Riders On The Storm: Flood Forecasting And What Can Be Done
After the wettest February on record, storm Ciara, Dennis and Jorge have caused further damage, flooding and devastation across the UK, this winter. The flooding has already caused widespread travel chaos, left over 3000 homes flooded, forcing thousands more to evacuate, and sadly costing the lives of 5 people. On the 17th of February, there […]
Four Celebrities Who Left Behind Important Lessons About Wills
Kings Court Trust’s latest blog post looks at four celebrities who have passed away and the lessons we can learn from their deaths. Often, celebrities are in the spotlight for their fame and talent while alive. When they pass away, they intrigue us for a different reason – how much they were really worth and […]
How Banks Can Make You Turn in Your Grave and How Insurance Can Help
In December 2018, Santander UK was fined £32.8m by the Financial Conduct Authority for serious failings in dealing with the accounts of their deceased customers. The bank did not transfer £183m held in their accounts to entitled beneficiaries, when it should have done. Some delays by the bank were as long as 13 years after […]
Expert Discusses Evolving Role Of Modern Paralegals
Once viewed as the assistant to a solicitor with a main aim of aiding them in the development of a case, the role of a paralegal is now unrecognisable. Gone are the days when a paralegal’s main function was to act as support or admin alone. Law firms are encouraged to fully utilise the expert […]