Law firm issues warning following investment scam
A law firm has recently issued a warning after it emerged that a wealth investment seminar was actually a scam.
Reductions made to CoP application and appeal fees
The Court of Protection application and appeal fees have been reduced.
What happens to digital assets on death?
How many of your clients know what would happen to their digital assets after death? Is it something they’ve ever thought about? Would many even know what was meant by a digital asset?
How I Coped with Stress
This is a blog by Jonathan de Lance-Holmes which originally featured on LawCare.
Trust registration guidance updated
Updates have been made to Government guidance on registering trusts this month.
Pensions provider issues warning on cost of multiple pension pots
A pensions provider has warned that the repercussions resulting from multiple pension pots are being ignored by the Government.
Over-55s see unsecured debt levels grow by over a third
New research has revealed that the amount of unsecured debt for 55 to 74-year-olds has grown by over a third during the last four years.
New Law Society president inaugurated
It’s today (05/07/18) been revealed that Christina Blacklaws has taken office as the 174th president of the Law Society of England and Wales today in a ceremony at Chancery Lane, London.
The College of Will Writing continues expansion plans
Introducing a new course for the Autumn.
New Strategic Partnership Set to Transform Estate Administration
The executor of an estate may know all, little or nothing about the financial affairs of the deceased. Since launching Estatesearch, practitioners have shared stories of their endeavours, from sifting through carrier bags of bank statements to requiring police support to force entry into property to obtain financial records.
TSF consultants appoint experienced advisor
TSF Consultants, the UK’s leading provider of independent mental capacity assessments to the legal sector, are pleased to announce the appointment of their new advisor.
Court of Protection work has grown by 50% in a decade says Senior Judge
Her Honour Judge Hilder, Senior Judge of the Court of Protection, told delegates at the national Solicitors for the Elderly conference that applications to the Court of Protection have risen by 50% in the last ten years.
Annabelle Vaughan on the fight against scams
As a partner and head of Court of Protection and Wills, Trust and Probate at Coffin Mew, I often work on behalf of the people most vulnerable to scams and fraud. My work in this area has led me to pursue another qualification: I have become a Friends Against Scams SCAMchampion.
LEAP reaches 10,000 UK users
LEAP is celebrating 10,000 UK users of its cloud-based practice management solution. Since the first law firm signed up to the software in November 2014 more than 1,700 law firms have adopted it and benefitted from LEAP’s innovative features, efficiency tools and world class customer service. Since January 2017 user numbers of LEAP have doubled […]
Financial regulator plans to launch ‘user-friendly’ adviser register
The introduction of a new directory of regulated firms and individuals is set to be consulted on by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
Legislation to reduce CoP fees goes before Parliament
Legislation to reduce court fees for certain proceedings in the Court of Protection (CoP) is to be laid before Parliament today (04/07/18).
Why Did The SRA Decide Against Publishing Complaints Data?
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) recently confirmed that it had dropped the proposal to publish data about client complaints to firms.
Your marketing strategy – Are you failing to plan?
It’s no secret that marketing is the best way of getting your practice noticed.
Equity Release Council appoints new CEO
A new chief executive officer has been appointed by the Equity Release Council.
New law aims to protect vulnerable people in care
A new law aims to protect the rights of those who lack the mental capacity to make decisions about their care and to reduce the burden on local authorities.
