The Inheritance (Provision For Family And Dependants) Act 1975
The Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 (“the 1975 Act”) enables a child of the deceased to make a claim against his or her estate in circumstances whereby the deceased did not make reasonable financial provision for them in their will (or by an intestacy). The scope of what constitutes a child extends […]
Where Do You And Your Will Writing Business Sit?
Every business faces risks that could present threats to its success. Risk is defined as the probability of an event and its consequences. Risk management is the practice of using processes, methods and tools for managing these risks. Here at Countrywide Legacy our aim is to: help you safeguard your business give your clients maximum […]
Managing Risk In Your Will Writing Business
Every business faces risks that could present threats to its success. Risk is defined as the probability of an event and its consequences. Risk management is the practice of using processes, methods and tools for managing these risks. Here at Countrywide Legacy our aim is to: help you safeguard your business give your clients maximum […]
The Institute Proudly Announces Conference Date
The annual IPW and ISPW Annual General Meeting and Willwriting Academy National Conference is fast approaching and will undoubtedly be the sector’s leading conference on issues relating to Estate Planning and Wills. On Wednesday 20th and Thursday 21st March, IPW members will receive the innate and priceless benefits that can only be gained by attending […]
Webinar Update On The Newly Launched Service From The British Banking Association/UK Finance
Title: Making notifying the banks of a death easier for your clients’: An update on the newly launched service from the British Banking Association/UK Finance Presenter: Stuart Simpson, Equiniti Date: Wednesday 30th January 2019 Time: 12.00pm Link: https://goto.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1226030&tp_key=de1d4e9ec6 We are delighted to welcome Stuart Simpson from Equiniti who will presenting the next instalment of Certainty […]
Probate Work, Didn’t Bank On That!
Fiona Smith, Director at Carlsons Solicitors: “When our client brought in a Will for the deceased believing it to be the last Will, we discovered that it was an unsigned draft and therefore not valid. This meant that we needed to find out if there was a signed copy. The unsigned Will appointed a bank […]
Benefit Cheat Hides Inheritance To Continue Claiming State Handouts
People work hard throughout their lives to accumulate assets and wealth to hopefully offer them a comfortable retirement. Similarly, many people hope to pass on their wealth through inheritance after they die. Whilst this gift is offered with care in the hope of providing their loved ones with a bit more comfort, for some it […]
Family Launch Legal Battle To Remove Murderer As Executor Of Victim’s Estate
For over four years Lorraine Bristow has tirelessly campaigned to change a strange Scottish succession law which has allowed her brother, who murdered their mother, to remain the executor of the victim’s estate. Although he is no longer able to inherit the estate, the archaic law has provided him with the power and jurisdiction to […]