The Law Superstore set to launch new comparison service for legal service providers
The Law Superstore (www.thelawsuperstore.co.uk), a new web-based comparison site for customers and legal service providers is to be launched with substantial institutional shareholder support and an experienced management team led by Matthew Briggs, former CEO of Minster Law Solicitors and Brilliant Law Solicitors. Aimed at simplifying the complex procedure of knowing which legal service is […]
Today's Wills and Probate attend the 19th Society of Will Writers Annual Conference
This week Co-owner Karen Babington and Editor Heather Cameron attended the 19th Society of Will Writers (SWW) Annual Conference in Redditch. The conference was attended by 123 will writers, up by 10 on last year. The Society welcomed back Derek Forbes who had assisted in organising and delivering our very first conferences. Brian McMillan opened […]
Great expectations (Will they, or won’t they?)
Taking into consideration shifting family dynamics is vital for drafting an effective will. Families that are expecting a new arrival should consider creating or amending their will in order to ensure their child gains the inheritance that’s intended for them. Do your clients update their wills as their life changes an develops? Have you experienced […]
One for all
The Legal Services Act 2007 enables practitioners, other than lawyers, to become authorised to provide reserved legal services. This means new multi-disciplinary business structures between accountants and lawyers can be set up to provide further services. The first ABS licence was granted by the SRA in 2012 and so far over 200 have been approved. […]
Warning goes out to advisers about death benefit options
Hidden away from public interest lies the shocking truth that many large pension providers are thought to not provide. These providers are said to be not allowing beneficiaries to access savings that are bequeathed to them using the flexi-access drawdown process. Money that is left to be inherited is often collected in a lump sum […]
Are you Wise enough?
Providing sound financial advice or referring your clients to the right source of information is vital for will writers, as it ensures clients are getting the most out of their savings and investments, as well as leaving a satisfactory plan and legacy. Various schemes, such as Pension Wise, have been introduced to make unbiased and […]
Council for Licensed Conveyancers and Scottish Qualifications Authority announce strategic partnership in legal education
The Council for Licensed Conveyancers (CLC), the specialist property law regulator, and the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA), an Ofqual recognised awarding body, have announced a partnership for the delivery of a suite of qualifications, enabling those who achieve them to be licensed as a CLC lawyer specialising in conveyancing or probate in England and Wales. […]
SRA launches 2015 practising certificate renewals
The SRA has opened the application process for this year’s practising certificate renewals. The window remains open until 31st October 2015. To help those completing applications, the SRA has put in place a range of support measures including: detailed guidance and user guides videos frequently asked questions – raised by mySRA users All of these […]
