Could CCTV in care homes become compulsory?
Conservative MP Dominic Grieve is advocating a new law which would make CCTV cameras compulsory in care homes. The MP for Beaconsfield will apply for a debate and wants this to be one of the first issues considered by MPs when they return to Parliament in September. After hearing from campaign group Care Campaign for […]
Certainty Contentious Probate Area and Hub
In September 2018, Certainty the National Will Register will be launching a new and exciting opportunity for contentious probate solicitors. The Certainty Contentious Probate Hub & Certainty Contentious Probate Area. The aim of these new areas is to drive traffic to contentious probate solicitors following a Certainty Will Search and through interaction with non-contentious probate […]
Fraud exposed inside several charities after investigation
Families for Survival and Save the Age Ltd Earlier this week, two former trustees of Families for Survival and Save the Age Ltd were disqualified for their part in a million-pound benefit fraud scheme. Chowdhury Muyeed and Asma Khanam were jailed in 2016 for their involvement in a £1.6 million scam which saw migrants being […]
Blockchain development could safeguard evidence
A leading global provider of digital evidence management has filed a patent application to tie blockchain security to its software. Caselines – which is currently digitising trial bundles in the courts – has called on justice ministries and law firms across the globe to embrace the technology. The latest move, which is thought to be […]
Calls for increased LPA awareness due to expected rapid rise in dementia numbers
According to Alzheimer’s Research – the UK’s leading dementia research charity – the number of people with dementia is projected to increase rapidly over the next several decades, mainly due to increases in life expectancy and population demographics. According to the charity, one million people in the UK will have dementia by 2025, and this […]
Care home boss convicted after stealing millions from pensioners
A care home boss in Southport has been convicted of multiple frauds after stealing millions of pounds from elderly residents. David Barton Senior has now been jailed for 21 years following the longest trial in the history of Liverpool Crown Court. The trial, which lasted over a year, uncovered how Mr Barton befriended wealthy pensioners […]
Care home boss convicted after stealing millions from pensioners
A care home boss in Southport has been convicted of multiple frauds after stealing millions of pounds from elderly residents. David Barton Senior has now been jailed for 21 years following the longest trial in the history of Liverpool Crown Court. The trial, which lasted over a year, uncovered how Mr Barton befriended wealthy pensioners […]
Government urged to kick-start next great pensions revolution
Collective defined contribution (CDC) schemes could signal a new era for the welfare state, and “transform the UK private pensions landscape” according to the Work and Pensions Committee’s latest report. The findings come following a ground-breaking agreement between Royal Mail and the Communication Workers Union earlier this year. This deal saw the two parties agree […]
The Office for Legal Complaints (OLC)
The Office for Legal Complaints (OLC), which oversees the Legal Ombudsman (LeO), has today presented its Annual Report and Accounts 2017-18 to Parliament. LeO accepted 7,527 legal complaints in the 2017-18 financial year. This rose from 7,223 in the previous year with residential conveyancing, personal injury, family law, wills and probate and litigation the most […]
Countrywide Legacy is launching a brand new feature in its revolutionary Software!
Countrywide Legacy has been written and built by our team of experts and barristers to not only draft legal documents, but also assist in running your whole business more efficiently. Having spent so many years in the Will writing industry, taking instructions from clients ourselves, we understand just what you need… Want your business to […]
Connecting with customers in a post-GDPR world
Most people are fed up with GDPR. But, with hefty fines for non-compliance it’s vital you know how to communicate with customers in this brave new world. Helping with this, Dave Newick, MD of Arken.legal is running a must-watch 60-minute webinar to highlight how – while being a massive change – GDPR offers enormous opportunities […]
You only have two weeks left to get your nominations in for The British Wills and Probate Awards 2018
This exciting event is brought to you by the publishers of Today’s Wills and Probate with well- known and respected journalist Jennie Bond as host. The awards are supported by many sponsors which we will be announcing over the coming weeks. As announced yesterday headline sponsors Arken Legal are thrilled to be a part of […]
What does the Supreme Court ruling on civil partnerships ruling mean for your clients?
The Supreme Court ruled last month that the UK is discriminating against heterosexual couples who would prefer a civil partnership over getting married when it comes to formalising a relationship.
Will writing software to die for..
There is plenty of software that will enable you to draft Wills and other associated legal documents but only one that is supported and endorsed by the Society of Will Writers. Sure Will Writer – Professional Will Suite is available to all Will Writers, Solicitors and estate planning professionals for an affordable fixed monthly fee. […]
Who is entitled to see a Will when dealing with Will disputes?
When advising clients in Will dispute cases, one of the common questions that we get asked is “do I have the right to see my family member’s Will?”
Headline Sponsor Revealed
We are thrilled to announce that Arken.legal, a leader in software solutions for the legal services industry, are the headline sponsors of the first ever British Wills and Probate Awards 2018. This glittering event, hosted by journalist Jennie Bond, is solely dedicated to honouring excellence and success of those professionals working in the Wills and […]
OneFamily Advice to offer holistic financial planning
Equity release expert, OneFamily Advice, has partnered with Finance Planning Group to extend its service and offer a broader range of retirement funding options. OneFamily Advice had earned a reputation for providing financial advice to homeowners looking to release equity from their home with a lifetime mortgage. However, through the partnership, OneFamily will now offer […]
Less than half of UK adults have a Will
A new report has revealed that less than half of adults in the UK have formalised their final wishes by writing a Will.
The reduction of legacies due to substantial lifetime gifts
The rule against double portions can apply when a donor leaves one of his children a portion of his estate under his Will then during his lifetime makes the same child a substantial gift.
Research indicates retirees risk outliving their pension
According to research by the Pensions Policy Institute, more than a quarter (28%) of retirees face decisions that could see them outlive their pension pot. This worrying news highlights that more needs to be done to raise awareness of the importance of appropriate retirement planning.
