Legal Services Guild responds to the Judge Lush stance on LPAs
Senior Judge Lush is the most respected Judge in the Court of Protection and many of the guidelines we operate under have been as a result of his judgements; we should heed what he is saying. Judge Lush is absolutely right to echo the words of financial journalists as they highlight the dangers of misguided […]
Texts and emails covered by cold-calling ban
New measures to protect savers from pension scams have recently been confirmed by the government.
How will new Data Protection Bill impact small businesses?
A new Data Protection Bill will implement the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation into UK law.
The rise of multi-generational estates: What does it mean for IHT?
The increase of multi-generational estates could lead to a rise in inheritance tax bills across the UK.
Power of Attorney abuse sees solicitor pocket £250k
South Wales solicitor has been struck off for stealing from clients and creating false wills.
It’s good to have a choice
Over the past few years, the Will drafting industry has been a pretty closed shop. The industry standard being set by the market leader, which, let’s be honest, has to be good thing, as any “Standard Setting” can only promote consistency throughout an industry. This has, however, left a few of us to chase a […]
The Generation Game – Sir Bruce Forsyth dies aged 89
It was announced on Friday (18th August 2017) that much loved entertainer, Sir Bruce Forsyth has died.
Disinherited children’s claim against estate fails
A legal challenge brought by three family members over the will of their mother has been lost.
Man loses house he claimed was a death bed gift
In the recent case of Keeling v Keeling, Stephen Keeling claimed his widowed sister, Ellen, gifted him and his wife her unregistered property. She died intestate. Stephen then took out a grant of letters of administration and later informed the other beneficiaries that Ellen had handed him the deeds and keys to the property, stating […]
Ogier’s associates nominated as Future Leaders
Two associates from Ogier’s Jersey Private Client and Trusts team have been nominated in Citywealth’s forthcoming Future Leaders awards.
Know the risk: Toll Fraud
Businesses are being urged to protect themselves from the increasing threat of toll fraud.
Merger sees London firms strengthen practices
The Partners of Bishop & Sewell and Fisher Meredith are pleased to announce that Fisher Meredith has joined forces and merged with Bishop & Sewell.
Industry responds to Power of Attorney stance
We see what wills and probate professionals think of this week’s statement from the retired Court of Protection judge.
Fraudster convinced pensioner to draft new will
A criminal who persuaded a pensioner to leave his home to a suspected associate has been jailed.
MOJ invites honorary QC nominations
Nominations are being invited for the appointment of Queen’s Counsel ‘honoris causa’ by the Ministry of Justice (MOJ).
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Law firms, like other companies, will sometimes experience short-term resourcing issues. This may be because of a key member of staff leaving, through maternity or paternity leave, sickness or perhaps just due to volume of work. It often comes as a surprise to firms when I explain that Legal Eye can plug the gap. We […]
Retired Court of Protection judge speaks out about Power of Attorney risks
Denzil Lush warns people in the UK about the risks of Powers of Attorney, according to a report.
Comparison site responds to CMA with acquisition
reallymoving has acquired the TheLawSuperstore, with a new look site and offer to legal firms to launch by autumn 2017.
Artist exhumed as alleged daughter makes inheritance claim
The exhumation of Salvador Dali has illustrated the extremes that individuals may resort to when trying to establish an inheritance claim.
5 year sentence for will writing conman
A man who masqueraded as a will writer to con victims out of their inheritance has been sentenced to five and a half years in prison.
