Survivorship clauses and commorientes
The recent case of Jump and Jones v Lister [2016] EWHC 2160 has highlighted the unexpected issues which may arise from the construction of ‘survivorship clauses’ in mirror Wills and provides the latest edition of the courts approach to dealing with construction issues and Will drafting mistakes. Survivorship Clauses A survivorship clause is a […]
Taking the pain out of complaints handling
When it comes to dealing with complaints, 9 out of 10 firms recognise that it makes sound commercial and business sense to handle complaints quickly and efficiently.
Is the equity release sector on track to break a new record?
New research has suggested that the equity release sector could hit £3 billion for the first time in a single year.
Will writing: How to stand out in a crowded marketplace
The Will writing services market is growing.
Local Authority and the Lost Will
Certainty Will Search is not only used by the legal profession and the public but also local authorities.
Register for free webinar: Title Research review of 2017
In this final Title Research webinar of the year, we look back at 2017 including the proposed probate fee changes, the Law Commission public consultation on reforming Wills, discuss the forthcoming webinars for next year and how to kick start 2018. The webinar is 20 minutes in length, hosted by the Title Research’s Head of […]
2017 – A year in review
2017 has been a year of change within the Estate Planning industry. Updates in legislation have meant major changes to the options available to clients. We have kept ahead of the changes for clients and your business, so that best advice can continue to be given whilst ensuring that the advice is understandable to the […]
Interview with Paul Buckle of Jelf
Paul Buckle is Managing Director of Schemes and Affinity insurance partnerships across the UK business of Jelf.