Clarity Needed Over Government Bequest Alert Plans
Leading firm of genealogists and international probate researchers Fraser and Fraser has called for clarity regarding Ministry of Justice (MoJ) plans for a restructured wills notification service. HM Courts and Tribunal Service (HMCTS) announced in January that it would be ending its association with private company Smee & Ford (S&F), which for over 50 years […]
Three Times F1 World Champion Dies Aged 70
It was announced this morning, Tuesday 21st May 2019, that three time Formula 1 (F1) World Champion Niki Lauda has sadly passed away aged 70. His on-track rivalry and off-track friendship with James Hunt, and later his wisdom and advice have been instrumental in shaping the sport into what it is today. Lauda won his […]
HMCTS Confirm Probate Application Process Exceeding 30 Working Days
Her Majesty’s Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS) confirm that the average time to process an application for probate is currently taking over 30 working days. HMCTS have been under intense scrutiny recently as a flock of updated initiatives and changes to protocols have overwhelmed their new systems. The Law Society sought explanations on the current […]
Trusted Carer Jailed For Exploiting Vulnerable Victim
A carer with previous criminal convictions for dishonesty offences has been jailed for attempting to defraud over £60,000 from the 65-year-old vulnerable man with extreme learning difficulties she was employed to help. June Sanderson, also 65 and living in Scarborough, gained unconditional trust of her ‘highly suggestible’ victim, gaining access to his banking information, setting […]