Jeff de-Rhune Discusses Insurance On Topical Talks With Title Research Podcast
In episode four of Topical Talks, Title Research was joined by expert guest, Jeff de-Rhune, Director of Trust, Probate and Estates at Trust & Probate Insurance. In this episode, we discuss when insurance may be required in estate administration and how it can protect against future claims on an estate. The podcast also covers: How […]
Managing Social Distant Meetings With Clients
This is the fourth blog in this series of posts where we’re discussing how lawyers and law firms are struggling to cope with the lockdown and what we can suggest to help them. Many aren’t set up for homeworking, social distancing or self-isolation. And it’s all happened so quickly there has been very little time […]
New Returning To Work Support Package
A new support package from Legal Eye With the Prime Minister set to announce on Sunday how the Government intends to unlock the UK economy over the coming months, Legal Eye have prepared a returning to the workplace support package to give you some useful guidance to consider on how to restart your firm in […]
Thrings Announce New Appointments
Kathryn Bew and Jermaine Smith have strengthened the Private Wealth Team at Thrings law firm. Kathryn, has joined the firm as senior associate from Wansbroughs Solicitors and has over 26 year’s experience of advising UK-based and international clients on a variety of subject matters encompassing her specialism in family law. She has also helped resolve […]
Ask an Expert: Victoria Simpson of Apply Compliance Today
Law firms should be taking the opportunity to conduct compliance reviews now to ensure they are ready for the end of lockdown say Victoria Simpson, of Apply Compliance Today. During Lawyer Checker’s latest Ask An Expert Victoria answered questions posed by attendees alongside Lawyer Checker’s Tom Lyes. In an entertaining discussion Victoria highlighted how law […]
Covid-19 Cash Flow Issues Impacting Legal Sector
During these uncertain times, the worry about how the UK economy will cope and recover from the Corona virus pandemic has been talked about by many. Whilst firms are attempting to consolidate their cash flows and ensure they can recover and hit the ground running when the UK comes out of lockdown, it seems it’s […]
Launch Of Sentiment Survey
Today’s Wills & Probate invites readers to share their opinions on the impact of Covid-19 in their businesses. A raft of measures to support the economy has helped but despite the light at the end of the tunnel, lockdown has tightened its grip on many organisations. We want to hear your views and experience of […]
Supermen Webinar 65 Business Relief – Estate Planning on Death and in Lifetime
Presented by: Bob Massey TEP BSc DipPFS, Spencer Tattam TEP BA (Hons) DipPFS and Guest Speaker, Matt Quinn, Foresight Group. Agenda Business and Agricultural Relief. (BR & AR). A brief guide. Section 39a IHTA 1984: How to plan for interaction in the Will. Sub Fund Planning for HNWs with BR. Cross/ Double Option Agreements. Business […]
Returning To Work – Planning For The Big ‘Back To Office’ Transition
By Paul Saunders, MD of Legal Eye We are existing in a time where the property market is probably the most challenged in living memory. However, developments over recent days may indicate that lenders, developers and property professionals are doing their part to rebuild and kickstart the market. Nationwide recently increased its mortgage lending loan-to-value […]
E-signatures: Arken.legal Calls For An Urgent Review Of The Law
In the current climate, which is so rife with uncertainty and anxiety, one thing clients can do to give themselves some peace of mind is to get their Will in order. Practitioners have reported an astonishing spike in the demand for Wills, particularly at the early stage of the COVID-19 lockdown, an estimated uplift in […]
Church Of England Issues Three Phased Return Guidance
Following the Government’s plea for the Church of England to start officiating small funerals in their buildings again, the House of Bishops met via Zoom to discuss and agree a phased approach in reopening church buildings for official duties. The House of Bishops reiterated that current church closure decisions were made in accordance with Health […]
British Wills & Probate Awards Registration Date Extended
The British Wills & Probate Awards has announced the important decision to return for its third year, despite the uncertainty of Coronavirus. Never has there been a more important time to recognise the commitment of individuals and firms within the sector to supporting clients at this unprecedented time. Through Today’s Wills and Probate, we learn […]
Fraser And Fraser Unites British And Dutch Families In Time For VE Day
Research by the team at genealogists Fraser and Fraser has formed the basis for an article published in The Times as part of the newspaper’s coverage of the 75th anniversary of VE Day. The story began when Jack Prested and Jack “Busty” Clarke, British soldiers deployed in the final push for Allied victory in Europe, […]
MPs Ask Church Of England To Reopen Buildings For Small Funerals
Government indications suggest that funeral restrictions should be eased further after a group of 36 MPs have urged the Church of England to allow more church sites to officiate small-scale funerals within the church building. Currently, funerals are only taking place in crematoriums or at the graveside of the deceased after Churches were asked to […]
Reunited O’Donnell Brothers Sadly Separated By Coronavirus
Two brothers, united for the first time as elderly gentlemen, have been separated once more with the sad passing of Jimmy O’Donnell after he contracted coronavirus. Jimmy and Fred O’Donnell spent nearly their whole lives believing they were an only child. Both had had difficult childhoods growing up in Ireland and neither of them knew […]
Free Webinar: Cross-border Estates – The UK And Spain
On Wednesday 13th May at 12pm, Title Research and Roser Coll, Partner at Probate in Spain by TEMIS & CO International Lawyers, will join forces to discuss cross-border estates between the UK and Spain. They will share how you can deal with Spanish assets in estate administration cases where the deceased was UK domiciled. The […]
Digitisation: Why Digitise & How To Get Started
Digitisation: Why Digitise & How To Get Started – Wednesday 27th May, 10-11am The basics of digitisation – what are the benefits, what will it give you and the key stages that you can go through to get started, improve and continually develop. Register here
How You Can Digitise Your Will Drafting Business
The Arken Product Suite – a demonstration of how you can digitise your Will drafting business – Wednesday 13th May, 10-11am See the full Arken product suite – combining online Wills, Arken Professional, Arken Acquire, Arken Anywhere and Trust Referencer. Explore how you can digitise your Will and other document drafting while improving your client […]
Campaigners Call For Oral Wills
A number of high profile campaigners are calling for the government to allow oral Wills during the coronavirus outbreak to ensure all testamentary wishes are considered. Whilst many believe that the 1837 Wills Act and its conditions are still being used to ensure abuse, fraud and undue influence are eradicated from the process, Gina Miller, […]
Experts Discuss Possible Will Changes
The Law Society and the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) have been working hard in recent weeks to consider short and long term ways of amending the 1837 Wills Act to reflect the constraints we now face because of the coronavirus outbreak. The outbreak of Covid-19 has not suddenly sparked the legal sector to consider the […]
