How rise in dementia could impact wills
An expert has shared his views on how the growing number of dementia sufferers could impact the legal community.
Trio of appointments support firm’s growth strategy
A trio of new appointment has led a Midlands based law firm to boost its private client and corporate teams.
How could videos help your Will Writing business?
Research shows that video marketing is taking the internet by storm.
Supermen Webinar No. 32
Friday 4th Aug 2017 10:00am – 11:00am And Monday 7th Aug 2017 10:00am – 11:00am Register now for our Free Webinar Friday 4th Aug Monday 7th Aug Estate Planning Update – What’s changed? There have been a number of widely reported cases regarding Claims against the Estate. This informative webinar discusses the impact of some of […]
Three-year strategy focuses on high standards and choice for public and solicitors
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has today set out its new three-year strategy, affirming its focus on high professional standards set in the public interest. For the first time, the SRA is consulting on its new Corporate Strategy. It wants to hear views on its proposed five strategic aims for 2017 to 2020. They are […]
Pension saving gender gap
New research has indicated that almost half of women are not intending to save any money into a pension or invest this year.
Law Commission: Making a Will Consultation
The Law Commission recently published a consultation paper on the law surrounding Wills.
SWW introduces new Will drafting package
The SWW are proud to announce that they are launching a new Will drafting system on the 1st August.
OPG due to repay over £89m for excessive LPA charges
Lasting powers of attorney fees charged by the Office of the Public Guardian have been admittedly excessive over the last four years.
2016 saw decline in deaths
2016 saw a fall in the number of registered deaths after the large spike in the previous year.
Public and law firm money at risk as regulator reports cyber theft at peak levels
There has been a record number of reports of cyber thefts from law firms reported in the first quarter of this year, with house moves the main target, according to a report from the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA). The SRA received more than double the amount of reports of cyber theft in the first quarter […]
New Risk Outlook: Are you up to date?
The Solicitors Regulation Authority have today (25/07/17) released their new Risk Outlook for 2017/18.
FCA seeks views regarding the Office for Professional Body Anti-Money Laundering Supervision
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has launched a consultation regarding the government-proposed Office for Professional Body AML Supervision (OPBAS).
Vulnerable consumers rate legal service experience
Praise has been given to lawyers acting on behalf of clients with dementia and mental illnesses.
Right to die legal battle gathers local support
A terminally ill man fighting in court for the right to die has gathered local support.
Educating carers about the benefits of an LPA
Over three-quarters of carers may not be aware of the benefits of an LPA.
State Pension Age increase brought forward
It has been announced that the rise in the state pension age will occur in 2039.
How can you demonstrate expertise to clients?
Will writing is a highly specialised market, but is continuing to grow in popularity.
A Masterclass in Claims Against the Estate
Claims Against the Estate Friday 4th Aug 2017 10:00am – 11:00am And Monday 7th Aug 2017 10:00am – 11:00am Register now for our Free Webinar: Friday 4th Aug Monday 7th Aug We’re over halfway (!) through 2017 and already this has been a ‘bumper’ year in terms of the amount of reported cases concerning claims against […]
Risq Ventures to transform estate administration process with launch of Estatesearch™ Credit & Liabilities Report
The inefficient process of waiting for the publishing period of a statutory Section 27 notice (under the Trustee Act 1925 for England, or the Trustee Act 1958 in Northern Ireland) in The Gazette to expire, locate creditors and mitigate risk to executors is set to be transformed with the launch of the Estatesearch™ Credit & […]
