Larke v Nugus: Will Your Covid Response Be Sufficient?
Contentious probate solicitor Stephanie Kerr of Brabners and barrister John Waiting of Exchange Chambers consider the common grounds on which Wills are challenged and when a claim might be made against a solicitor. The risks these issues pose are exacerbated by the current challenges we are facing during the COVID-19 pandemic. The response to the […]
Is Now The Best Time To Release Equity From Your Home?
After over 20 years working in the equity release market I am more than conscious of the perception of equity release and the often propounded view that equity release is the “option of last resort”. Whilst I fully appreciate that equity release should never be considered as a first or only option for borrowers it […]
Supermen Webinar 66: How To Select The Most Appropriate Trust For Your Clients
Part 1 of 2 All available with the Countrywide Legacy Software, but which one is right for my client? Discretionary Trust Life Interest Trust Flexible Life Interest Trust Countrywide’s ‘series of’ Discretionary Trusts that qualify for the RNRB Bereaved Minor’s Trust 18 – 25/Children’s Trust Disabled/Vulnerable Person’s Trust Flexible Interest In Possession Trust (IIP) Business/Agricultural […]
Abused Wife Can Inherit Killed Husband’s Estate
A ruling has permitted Sally Challen, who killed her abusive husband, to inherit his estate. Judge Paul Matthews has now ruled that Mrs Challen can inherit Richard Challen’s estate. He concluded that a rule barring people who kill from inheriting their victim’s estate should be waived in Mrs Challen’s case. In 2011, Mrs Challen was […]
Calls To End Delays To Social Care Reforms
The House of Lords Economic Affairs Committee has called for the delays on social care reform to be stopped in a frank letter to the Chancellor of the Exchequer. The social care sector is struggling at the moment, and the Committee did their upmost to highlight the desperate need for help needed by the sector, […]
Changes To ‘Open House’ Viewings
The Covid-19 pandemic has certainly thrown a lot of things up in the air with regards to the ‘normal’ way we do things. It’s also had an impact on the UK economy, forcing organisations across a variety of sectors to change the way they conduct their day to day business. For the property market, this […]
British Wills & Probate Awards 2020: Solicitor Firm Of The Year (Regional)
The British Wills and Probate Awards have made the important decision to return for a third year. Our 2020 awards will recognise a sector which has tackled the challenges presented by Covid-19 head on. Alongside headline sponsor Arken.legal we look forward to recognising achievement, highlighting progression and championing innovation. This year we feel it is […]
Today’s Wills & Probate Latest Partnership Launched
Today’s Wills & Probate is delighted to announce its newest partnership with Ampla Finance. Partnerships enable organisations to place their products and services at the front and centre of Today’s Wills & Probate readers with a range of options including on-site adverts, profile pages, submissions of regular content and inclusion in the events planner. The […]
