Prime Minister calls snap election
Plans to hold a snap general election on 8 June have recently been announced by UK Prime Minister Theresa May.
Date set for Cyber crime webinar hosted by Legal Eye
Cybercrime is the now the largest crime facing the legal industry. In 2016 it accounted for around £7 million worth of losses to law firms.
Probate fee hike met with further criticism
The soon to be implemented probate fee increase has been met with further criticism.
New Inheritance Tax forms released
Two new inheritance tax forms have been released by the HMRC in order to enable the residence nil rate band (RNRB).
Gordon Ramsay’s fortune “definitely not” going to children
Gordon Ramsay has stated that he will not be leaving his fortune to his children.
Supermen Webinar No.29
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New report on mortality trends released
A new series of mortality patterns in England has recently been released.
Pensions freedoms mean 1 in 10 are saving more
14% of working age people are saving more into their pensions following the introduction of the pensions freedoms.
Social care reviewer calls for rewrite of pension triple-lock
The British social care system has been condemned by a government reviewer.
Partner and firm fined £16k over pensions documents
A partner and his firm have been ordered to pay over £16,000 for refusing to provide documents required for part of a pensions scam investigation.
Law firm praised for Will Aid achievement
A law firm has raised over £11,000 for charity having taken part in a will-writing campaign.
Will writers – want to earn more without doing more appointments?
One of the most common things that Will Writers tell us is how busy they are.
Updated SRA Risk Outlook: Are you up to date?
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) have today updated their 2016/2017 Risk Outlook.
Legal basis of probate fee rise under scrutiny
The soon to be introduced probate fee increases have been challenged by a parliamentary committee.
Ministry of Justice’s probate fee increase could cost charities £18m per year
In this article, Chris Millward, CEO at the Institute of Legacy Management shared his views on the approved increase in probate fees and commented on the potential impact that the changes could bring.
Making gifts of assets: Law Society update
The Law Society have updated their practice note for solicitors advising clients on the transfer of assets.
Mothers miss out on state pension rights
The number of mothers missing out on state pension rights has doubled.
Legal Eye counts down to better compliance
Legal Eye, the specialist legal compliance and risk management specialists, have launched the “Better compliance in 30 days” campaign.
New provider of equity release enters market
A new equity release provider is due to be launched into the market.
New SRA guidance released
New guidance has been published by the SRA on whether a copy of a donor’s will can be given to an attorney by a solicitor.
