The Rise of the “Google Lawyer”
Whilst the talk in and around the subject of disruptive law models continues unabated and rightly so, the title of this post does not refer to IBM Watson, Artificial Intelligence or the entry from all sorts of global brands into the legal services arena. My thoughts are more aligned to the rise of apparent expertise […]
Animal charities in dispute over £340k estate
A woman’s £340,000 estate is the subject of a dispute between her partner and four charities.
Professionals respond to LPA criticism
Industry professionals have responded to the critical comments made by a former Senior Judge on Lasting Power of Attorneys.
Identity fraud cases reach record high
Recent research has indicated that identity fraud increased at record levels during the first half of 2017.
Inheritance tax hits highest level ever
As reported in the financial press, inheritance tax bills have topped nearly £5 billion a year for the first time.
The Society of Will Writers is working with Certainty the National Will Register
The Society of Will Writers and Estate Planning Practitioners are delighted to confirm we are working with Certainty the National Will Register.
Membership body announces new range of Benefits
The Institute of Professional Willwriters (IPW) has announced a series of additional products and services which members can access at generously discounted prices.
Fighting for LPAs
Former Senior Judge, Denzil Lush has recently shared his views on Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) and their associated risks.
It’s good to have a choice
Over the past few years, the Will drafting industry has been a pretty closed shop.