UK Citizens Get your Spanish Estate In Order
It is estimated that 800,000 to 1 million homes in Spain are owned by British citizens with 381,000 of those currently residing in Spain. Since the 1960’s, British citizens have flocked to Spain to either migrate or have a holiday home, with many buying in well-known resort towns and areas such as the Costa del […]
Law Firm Reports 260% Spike In Contested Probate
JMW Solicitors has seen a 260% increase in contested probate cases, which they say will continue to rocket due to “lockdown wills” and a squeeze on finances heralding vicious battles for meagre sums. Law firms experienced a surge in demand for will writing services as lockdown measures took effect – not just the elderly, but […]
STEP Excellence Awards Winners Announced
The winners of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) Private Client Awards have been announced. The STEP Excellence Awards show the highest scoring students from the 2019 sitting across all STEP exams globally. The awards announced included: International Advanced Certificates Amy Pettitt TEP at Fraser Dawbarns Michael Rogers from Ogier Luca Del Panta […]
Feel Good Friday: Top Award For Solicitor Who Helped During Lockdown
Rebecca Adams, a solicitor at Cartmell Shepherd Solicitors has achieved a prestigious STEP Worldwide Excellence award as a result of helping give her clients peace of mind during lockdown. Rebecca received the stand-out award for achieving the highest mark globally in her Advanced Certificate in Will Preparation as part of her four-part STEP diploma. She […]