Acting as a Professional Attorney under an LPA – Good Practice Guide
On 3rd March 2017, the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) released a Good Practice Guide for individuals,
LEAP 365 – legal case management software to fully integrate with Office 365
LEAP, the leading legal software provider for small law firms, today launches LEAP 365
Pension age increase could mean many die before qualifying
MPs have warned that increasing the state pension age may mean working people could die before they become eligible to receive it.
PSR to review role of Payments Systems Operators in tackling scams
A draft Terms of Reference has recently been published by the Payments Systems Regulator (PSR).
FCA Retirement income market trends
A recent report from the Financial Conduct Authority has highlighted retirement income market trends during Quarters 2 and 3.
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.
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 […]
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.
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.
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.
College of Will Writing – ‘Continuing success’
It is difficult to believe how quickly the last few years have gone.
Homeowners face probate fees up to £20k
People inheriting estates over £2 million will need to pay charges of £20,000 following a recent proposal from the Ministry of Justice (MoJ).
