International probate research firm Fraser and Fraser has chosen The Alzheimer’s Society as its Charity of the Year 2021. The firm, whose work centres on finding missing or lost beneficiaries to estates, made its decision following an employee vote on a shortlist of charities. The move forms part of a developing CSR policy that will […]Read More
In an increasingly litigious society Will disputes are relatively common. At the core of these disputes often lie entrenched disagreements between family members, which can give rise to suspicion over the handling of a loved one’s affairs prior to their death. Against this backdrop, it is not uncommon for disputes regarding the validity of a […]Read More
Property Development and Investment company revealed that there is currently an estimated £1.744bn worth of unclaimed property unoccupied across England and Wales. The property developers, StripeHomes have confirmed the up to date figures have shown that there are 7,991 estates currently left unclaimed, with London and South East as the prime hotspots for unclaimed estates. […]Read More
Due to expansion of our legal software solutions, Love Legal is looking for more private client solicitors to join our panel of experts. If you’re a forward-thinking and progressive solicitor or firm who is looking to increase revenue and who is happy to embrace technology, and sees it has a place in our industry, then […]Read More
In October 2019, £1.1 million of unknown assets was discovered for a beneficiary. Professional executors are increasingly being used to handle the probate of estates, but how many of those estates might have hidden assets trapped within them? Are you ensuring that you are following the best practice procedures and searching for assets which belong […]Read More
Coronovirus outbreak has brought about a new perspective on life for farmers and a wake up call when dealing with financial affairs to ensure their families are protected now and in the future if the worse should happen. With the farming and agriculture industry having so much to deal with, especially in the current climate, […]Read More
In episode seven of the Topical Talks podcast, Title Research was joined by expert guest, Ian Bond, Head of Wills & Estates at Thursfields Solicitors and former Chair of the Law Society’s Wills and Equity Committee. Ian, who qualified as a Solicitor in 2003, is a member of Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (“STEP”) […]Read More
HM Courts and Tribunals Services (HMCTS) and other professionals are urging firms to sign up and start using ‘MyHMCTS’ for probate applications. A case study ‘Probate online: Collaborating to tackle issues’ has been released by HMCTS which highlights the role of legal professionals have in “….the design and implementation stages of an HMCTS reform project, […]Read More
There is a great weight of evidence from Contentious Probate specialists that a Certainty Will Search can and does change the outcome of potential and existing dispute claims. By conducting a Certainty Will Search in disputes it can: help to prove the last Will presented that’s being used to distribute the estate; help to find […]Read More
In a series of Supporters in Focus pieces, we are thrilled to introduce our supporters of The British Wills & Probate Awards 2020. This year the 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 […]Read More
The coronavirus understandably changed life as we know it, putting many things on hold. Whilst many people were able to work from home during the pandemic, helping their firm run ‘business as usual’, the strategic direction of the firm, especially those considering merging or acquiring another firm, had to understandably go on ice. I spent […]Read More
The formal requirements The law can often lag behind the times, and the requisite formalities for the witnessing of Wills is one such example. For a Will or Codicil to be valid, it must comply with section 9 of the Wills Act 1837 (as amended by section 17 of the Administration of Justice Act 1982). […]Read More
The cream of the crop of the paralegal profession was celebrated at the annual National Paralegal Awards hosted live by the Professional Paralegal Register on last Friday 18th September. Now in its second year, the awards ceremony, is one of the showpiece events in the legal sector calendar, highlighting the important role paralegals play within […]Read More
An array of private client legal and non-legal professionals across the industry collectively joined to meet virtually this week to discuss how the pandemic has shaped the industry, and individual firms in our second Today’s Wills and Probate (TWP) 2020 roundtable. Hosted by Karen Babington, Director at the Practical Vision Network who publishes the TWP […]Read More
Exizent, a Glasgow-based technology firm, has raised significant funding to transform the way the legal and financial services industry deals with bereavement and make the process far less stressful for family members experiencing loss. In an era of digitised services, with more transparent and open access to information, Exizent is building the first ever platform […]Read More
Did you know that earlier this year Title Research launched an online asset-searching engine that can help you during the estate administration process by locating the deceased’s assets and maximising the value of the estate? One of your duties when administering an estate is to locate all of the deceased’s assets, which may include known, […]Read More
In our next Superhero Webinar, we will be joined by the Director of CTT Law Ltd, Anthony Mbanefo-Harris who will be outlining exactly HOW CTT Law can help your clients and your business. Agenda • An introduction to our SRA regulated law firm – Who, What & Why? • CTT Law & Countrywide – developing […]Read More
For the second year running, international probate research firm Fraser and Fraser has won the prestigious Paralegal Business of the Year award at the National Paralegal Awards. The award, sponsored by international law firm Dentons, rewards the paralegal business that can most clearly demonstrate how it has exceeded client expectations and excelled within its market […]Read More
Holden Smith Law Firm was founded by David Bancroft, James Smith and Jamie Megson in February 2019. As a firm it specializes in property, litigation, family and wills and probate. Being a relatively new and smaller law firm, the Covid-19 pandemic hit them hard, with the firm forced to suspend most of its operations and […]Read More
Inheritance Tax (IHT) is extremely confusing for clients. However, the latest ruling from the Supreme Court provides clarity over whether pension transfers should be subject to an IHT charge. Under current rules, any pension transfer made by someone who subsequently dies within two years of the transfer could result in the remaining defined contribution pension […]Read More
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