Roundtable Discussions: Charitable Legacies, Smee & Ford And Increasing Legacy Giving
The latest Wills & Probate Roundtable hosted by Today’s Wills & Probate was held in London on Wednesday 29th May 2019. Taking a break from the ever-present issue of probate fees, the event instead focused on charitable donations and legacy management. Recent research has shown that 40% of people would be prepared to leave a […]
Helping The One Million Estates On The Inheritance Tax Threshold
In recent weeks it has been revealed that over 1 million people over the age of 60 risk their estates entering the inheritance tax (IHT) liability threshold. According to a government forecast, one million additional estates are nearing the £325,000 inheritance tax threshold because of historically rising house prices; a figure which NFU Mutual believe […]
Time To Reduce The Cost And Preparation Time Of Your Attendance Notes!
Well over half of solicitors feel that stress in the legal industry is a major issue that can have an impact on employees. It’s widely agreed upon that more can be done to streamline working processes and increase efficiency. Surges in Wills being contested means Will drafters must ensure their procedures are robust, to reduce […]
Brand New Law Firm Expands Team With A Raft Of High Profile Appointments
Fortis Law, a brand-new Law Firm is looking to innovate the legal profession with its forward thinking, modern, no-nonsense approach to legal services. Underpinned by it’s five core values, which embody the culture and spirit of the company and its commitment to its customers it is seeking to challenge the status quo to strive for […]
Cleaner Mops Up Bulk Of Employer’s Estate Following High Court Ruling
The High Court has ruled in favour of a cleaner who is set to inherit more than £400,000 of her deceased employer’s estate. Leonora De Costa had worked for Harold Tickner, ex Savoy Head Waiter, lettings manager and bank worker, for over ten years before her employer died of Cancer in June, 2015. Following the […]
Significant Shift In Public Attitudes To Charitable Legacies
People’s attitudes to leaving gifts in Wills to charities have become more positive over the past ten years, according to the latest UK consumer tracking poll commissioned by Remember a Charity. Remember a Charity, who help charities who rely on gifts in Wills to continue their work and to grow the legacy market, have seen […]
