2018-19 Practising Certificate fees could be frozen
Draft plans released by the Law Society Group could mean that practising certificates fees could be the same in 2018-19 as those this year.
Cold-calling ban put on hold
It’s been confirmed by the Treasury that the cold-calling ban has been delayed.
How to make content marketing work
The first couple of groups of IPW members have now ‘graduated’ from the marketing planning workshops offered in partnership with Solve Legal Marketing.
Generational opinion gap in using property to fund retirement
New research has revealed a significant attitudinal difference between generations in regard to using property wealth to support later life financial stability.
Third of 24-45 year old’s relying on inheritance windfall to fund later life
Recent research has revealed that 34% of those aged between 25 and 45 are counting on an inheritance to help them out financially in later life.
TSF Continue their expansion with assessor for London
Continuing to expand their team, TSF are pleased to announce the appointment of their newest member.
Why are Law firms uncertain about offering equity release advice?
Despite rising consumer demand for both products and advice in equity release, for law firms, it remains a niche market.
Arken.legal’s Journey – Part 2
Arken.legal’s story is one of ambition, innovation and a passion for delivering a product which addresses the issues faced by estate planners on a daily basis; and unsurprisingly, it’s difficult to do justice to.
Royally connected host revealed for the First Ever British Wills and Probate Awards
We are delighted to announce that one of the country’s most recognisable broadcast journalists, Jennie Bond, will be hosting The British Wills and Probate Awards 2018.
Why equity release should not be a problem with “Asset Protection Trusts”
Countrywide’s Probate Preservation Plus Trust (PPPT) has solved all of the problems that afflict “standard” Asset Protection Trusts… but what about the final one:
Online deputy reporting tool to ‘go live’ for professionals in ‘a matter of months’
The Public Guardian Allan Eccles has said that its online deputy reporting tool could be available to professionals as early as this summer.
FCA invites views on pension pot protection measures
A consultation has been launched by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), proposing a number of measures to protect consumer pension pots.
Q1 of 2018 sees mortality rates hit highest point since 2009
Recent data has revealed that the first quarter of the year saw the mortality rate in England reach its highest point since 2009.
Court of Appeal rejects right to die case
The Court of Appeal has today rejected the judicial review of Noel Conway who is seeking the right to have his life ended with medical assistance.
MPs call for sustainable funding solution for adult social care
A joint report from the Housing, Communities and Local Government and Health and Social Care Committees calls for a sustainable funding solution for adult social care.
New investment guidance note from OPG
Alan Eccles, the public Guardian, said at the Solicitors for the Elderly conference last week that guidance would shortly be forthcoming on investments in the form of a practice note.
Consultation sets out proposals to improve powers of Pensions Regulator
A consultation has been launched today detailing plans to improve the powers of the Pensions Regulator as well as increase the protections for defined benefit scheme members.
Modernisation of Wills Law confirmed as law commission project of reform
The Law Commission has this week issued an update on its latest programme of reform.
Firm calls for pensions advice allowance to be extended to self-employed
A national advice firm is urging the Government to extend the advice allowance for pensions to those who are self-employed.
May sees number of equity release plans up 10%
Recent figures show that the total amount of equity released in May 2018 was up 5.8% month-on-month.
