College of Will Writing – ‘Continuing success’

It is difficult to believe how quickly the last few years have gone.
Genealogist tracks down South African woman’s family

Thanks to probate genealogy company Anglia Research, a South African woman from who felt ‘like an orphan’ has discovered a whole new family on Merseyside.
Death & occupation: When should your client make plans?

Research on the correlation between death and socio-economic position may indicate a relationship between occupation and the likelihood of dying at an earlier age.
The Legal Services Industry is changing, don’t get left behind

There is a shift in the way legal services are being delivered. As a member of this developing industry, it is important to be aware of the current landscape.
New Practice Note – Access & Disclosure of an Incapacitated Person’s Will

Until earlier this week when, in conjunction with the SRA, Legal Services Ombudsman, OPG, Court of Protection and STEPS, the Law Society issued a Practice Note there had been no unified guidance to assist a solicitor in making a decision about whether they can or cannot disclose the will and/or codicils of an individual. The […]
Emerging Risks seminar demonstrates the scale of law firm concerns

Legal Eye hosted their first seminar in the Library of Birmingham yesterday (1st March) and were overwhelmed with the response.