The “Stand Alone” Will Clarity Package Is LIVE!
We are all aware just how important it is to protect our clients wishes as set out in their Will, against the possibility of a future challenge. In light of this we strongly recommend using the Will Clarity package, effectively giving your client a voice after their demise. Best advice dictates that Will clarity statement […]
Conditional Fee Arrangement Case Study
The recently reported case of In Re: H (2020) EWHC 1134 (Fam) may well be of interest to practitioners who regularly act in claims brought under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 and, in particular, those who act in cases where the claimant is funding their claim by way of a Conditional […]
Bereavement Scheme Extended For NHS And Social Care Staff
Yesterday, an announcement by the Home Office revealed that the Bereavement Scheme was being extended to provide indefinite leave for families and dependants of social care workers and NHS support staff who sadly pass away due to the corona virus. The scheme was initially launched in April and provided the indefinite leave support for health […]
Webinar: An Overview Of Intestacy And Probate
On Wednesday 27th May at 1pm, Kings Court Trust’s Technical Manager, Nigel Merchant, will be hosting a webinar to provide you with an informative overview of intestacy and probate. Nigel will take this time to go over the basics, discussing the different types of intestacy and outlining the rules when it comes to entitlements. He will also talk […]
Free Webinar: The Estate Administration Timeline
On Wednesday 27th May at 12pm, Title Research’s Technical Manager, Simon Barber, will be hosting an informative webinar all about the estate administration timeline for legal professionals administering estates. The webinar will look at the challenges that you may face during the estate administration process and how they can be overcome. Simon will discuss the […]
Coffee Tycoon’s Widow Could Bankrupt Company
Angus McCallum-Toppin’s widow could destroy the AMT coffee chain, as the remaining partners fail to fulfill their financial duties to her. AMT is a coffee company that was set up in 1993 by Alexander and his sons Angus, Alistair and Allan. From one coffee cart outside Oxford’s Westgate shopping centre, their empire grew, and now […]