Struggling to keep up with Technology?
If you are struggling to keep up with technology, you are not the only one.
There will be Automation, but not Artificial Intelligence
The first Today’s Wills and Probate Roundtable of the year took place yesterday, getting 2018 off to a strong start.
IPW announce new partnership
The Institute of Professional Willwriters are pleased to announce a new partnership which will bring exclusive benefits to members.
Funeral plan provider collaborates with independent adviser network
Golden Charter, the independent provider of UK funeral plans, has collaborated with Julian Harris to become an approved provider to its network of mortgage and protection brokers.
Pensioners could be affected by ‘second mortgage’ scheme
The government has been called to put a so called ‘second mortgage’ scheme on hold.
LeO aim to improve legal service comparability through ‘single data register’
The Legal Ombudsman aims to improve the accessibility of information on legal service providers through a ‘single digital register’.
‘Cab-rank’ policy for burials faces judicial review
An application for judicial review has been granted by the High Court over a policy which applied the ‘cab-rank’ rule to burials.
Yorkshire firm plans for growth after ABS approval
A Yorkshire based firm is making plans for expansion after being approved as an alternative business structure (ABS).
25% of pension schemes fear they’ll miss GDPR compliance deadline
Recent research has revealed that a quarter of pension schemes feel that they won’t meet the compliance deadline for the implementation of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Discussion paper launched by FCA to evaluate private pensions market competition
A discussion paper has been published by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in order to obtain views on the individual private pensions market.
Award winning firm achieves the Legal Eye Quality Standard
Fletcher Longstaff has recently added the Legal Eye Quality Standard to their artillery of achievements.
Probate Preservation Plus Trusts Vs Asset Protection Trusts
Does your Asset Protection Trust protect you, the advisor against the following potential problems: Chargeable Lifetime Transfers Periodic and Exit charges being payable Spouse paying unnecessary IHT on first death Obtains the Residential Nil Rate Band (RNRB) allowance Money back guaranteed if the Trust is successfully challenged On the surface a Probate Preservation Plus Trust […]
SWW partner up with Solve Legal Marketing to expand website offering
The Society of Will Writers, the largest self-regulatory body of its type are pleased to announce the expansion of their partnership with Solve Legal.
An expert insight: Our First Roundtable of 2018
Today’s Wills and Probate are thrilled to kick off 2018 with our first roundtable of the year in London at Howden’s Insurance Group Head Office next Wednesday 7th February.
Power of attorney refund scheme launched
A refund scheme for those who have been overcharged for their power of attorney fees has been launched today.
UK economy boosted by up to £7bn in released equity
New research has found that equity release contributed over £7 billion to the UK economy last year.
10 Recommended Tips for Choosing Will Writing Software
Will writing software has become a key element in providing a quality Will service to clients.
Law Firm Procedures Protect Their Clients After Death
When a member of the public performs a Certainty Will search it does not disclose the existence of a Will, should one exist. If a Will was written and a positive match is made the searcher’s details are sent directly to the firm that holds the Will for them to make contact.