Webinar: Why Cyber Security Is Every Leader’s Job
Risk management solution provider, Lawyer Checker is hosting an exclusive and informative webinar on why cyber security should start in the boardroom and not just be the responsibility of the IT department alone. The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has identified the legal sector as a top target for cyber criminals along with the Solicitors […]
Estate Planning Neglected By Majority Of UK Adults
Despite the slight increase in the uptake of Will creations in UK adults, the majority of UK families could still be faced with unnecessary Inheritance Tax (IHT) bills. According to a recent report, conducted by over-50s financial firm Saga, the UK’s reluctance to adequately plan for their death is causing the families left behind to […]
Brexit, Regulation And The SRA Handbook
The new Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) Standards and Regulations will allow solicitors to work in non-regulated practices, carrying the title ‘solicitor’. The handbook has been extensively re-written to provide a shorter set of rules, with less guidance and indicative behaviours. More will be left to the individual judgement of the solicitor, particularly those working alone […]
Individualised Client Advice Will Avoid Tragic Probate Outcomes
The UK’s reluctance to consider its mortality and protect the express wishes of the deceased has long-been documented. In 2018, it was reported that only 46% of the adult population had made an up-to-date will. Whilst many may feel too upset to consider the impact they will leave behind, failing to plan will cause unintentional […]
Webinar: What Does It Mean To Be A Successful Estate Planning Adviser?
Being a successful Estate Planning Adviser can only be achieved if you have the ability to give the best risk-free advice to your clients. At Countrywide, it is our firm belief that best advice can only be consistently achieved if: You can offer your client the planning best suited to their individual circumstances rather than […]
Judge’s Fundamental Right To Sex Comment Overshadows Complex Capacity Case
A recent Court of Protection case has highlighted the difficulty in clearly defining a marriage when one partner loses capacity. Whilst the case may have been overshadowed by the presiding Judge’s comments concerning the ‘fundamental human right’ for a husband to have sex with his wife, a recent Court of Protection case has considered the […]
