Does Your Firm Have The Right Defence?
You may need to UP YOUR GAME! There is no disputing that contentious probate is on the rise as society is becoming increasingly litigious, resulting in a significant amount of claims being made against estates. It has recently been reported that there has been a 700% increase over the last five years in the number of cases in […]
Comprehensive Executor & Inheritance Insurance – How Solicitors Can Help Avoid Negligence Claims
Leading Barrister, Elis Gomer of St Johns Buildings has provided an Opinion on DAUL Asset’s foremost Executor and Inheritance Comprehensive Insurance policy. This single premium policy provides cover for the personal representatives dealing with estate administration, as well as the entitled beneficiaries, on the basis the accompanying statements of fact can be met. Cover is […]
Legal Service Providers Failing Disabled Consumers
Over a third of disabled people with a named legal issue over the past four years refused to utilise professional help. New research suggests that solicitors and law firms need to do more to ensure disabled consumers access legal services. A Solicitors Regulation Survey found over half of more than 3,500 disabled consumers believe accessing […]
Woman Convicted Of Fraud After Inadvertently Claiming Benefits Following Inheritance Windfall
A woman in Norfolk has been convicted of fraud after failing to inform the Department for Work and Pensions of the inheritance she received whilst claiming benefits. People work hard throughout their lives to accumulate assets and wealth to hopefully pass on their wealth through inheritance after they die. Whilst this gift is offered with […]
Quarter Of Retirees Exclude Family Beneficiaries In Wills
Over a quarter (28%) of pensioners plan to leave their estate to beneficiaries other than close family members. Those young people who are increasingly reliant on inheritance and gifts to buy property may well be disappointed in this revelation. There are multiple reasons why retirees shun family beneficiaries, one of which is estrangement, but the […]