The 20th Anniversary Of Evans V Westcombe: What The Case Taught Us About Missing Beneficiary Insurance
2019 marks 20 years since the notable Evans v Westcombe case concluded in court. The case is an example of how missing beneficiaries can reappear at a later date and highlights how insurance can protect estates from future claims if known or unknown heirs reappear after distribution. To mark the anniversary, Title Research’s latest blog […]
Professional Document Scanning Enhances Data Security Compliance
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) became law in May 2018. Data security is extremely serious as failure to comply could have major consequences for your firm – with the bottom line being it could cost your business millions and cause severe damage to customer relationships and your brand image. With an evolving legal industry, […]
Legacy Gifts Exceed £3 Billion As Recorded Bequests Reach Record High
In the past year legacy income has increased by 10%, exceeding £3 billion for the first time. Whilst many were concerned that legacy income would struggle until a definitive Brexit outcome is reached, 2017’s total of £2.8 billion has been eclipsed by the legacy gifts left in Wills last year. The UK public are also […]
Welcoming Claire Smith To The Awards Judging Panel
We are delighted to officially welcome Head of Business Development of Moneypenny, Claire Smith to the judging panel for the upcoming exclusive British Wills and Probate Awards, which is brought to you by Today’s Wills and Probate, alongside headline sponsor, Arken.legal (UK) Ltd, a leader in software solutions for the legal services industry. In this […]