LPA applications see 30% growth
There has been a 30% rise in the number of Lasting Power of Attorneys received between April and June of this year compared to the correspondent period in 2016.
High Court rules “Bad English can still make a good will”
The High Court has upheld a homemade will despite much of the wording being unclear.
PPPT v Asset Protection Trusts – which Trust should you trust?
Entering the term “Asset Protection Trust” into a well-known search engine will provide you with over 1.2 million webpages talking about the benefits of using a Trust to potentially “ring fence” a client’s assets from a variety of threats and issues. There is no doubt that an adviser should recommend this type of Trust to […]
Exciting outlook for providers of Will writing and private client services
An exciting time is ahead for private client legal firms, independent Will writers and accountants providing Will writing and probate services. The wealthiest generation in our history is aging and, over the next 20 years, will be transferring their assets to the next generation – who are possibly the most dependent ever. In today’s environment, […]
Chair of Equity Release Council steps down
It has been confirmed by the Equity Release Council that Nigel Waterson will be stepping down as Chair.
Your firm is AT RISK if you don’t have reasonable prevention procedures in place
Last week was another really busy week for the Legal Eye, Risk & Compliance Specialists, as they assisted many firms with their Implementation and Communication Plans to ensure that they were ahead of the curve in getting in place their reasonable prevention procedures to ensure compliance with the Criminal Finances Act 2017.
Why aren’t law graduates going into estate planning?
Dealing with high-net worth clients, being at the centre of familial disputes and being pivotal to ensuring someone’s final requests are adhered to; the day to day life an estate planner is hardly boring.
IPW moving on up
The Institute of Professional Willwriters are heading for new heights.