Feel Good Friday: Mitchell Roberton & Equity Release Council
There have been lots of positive things happening across the sector this week, so we wanted to share these good vibes with you as part of our ‘Feel Good Friday’ news items. Here is a little snap shot of what’s been going on. Four Associates Become Directors At Mitchells Roberton Limited Four current associates, Allyson […]
Due Diligence Leads To Correct Beneficiaries Inheriting From An Estate
When Estate Research were approached by a solicitor firm who believed that the deceased had died intestate and needed their help in locating the beneficiaries of an estate. Dominic Hendry, Head of Private Client at Estate Research recommended that a Certainty Will Search should be conducted first to confirm that there was no Will that […]
The Podcast For Legal Industry Insights: Topical Talks With Title Research
Did you know that earlier this year Title Research launched a brand new podcast for legal professionals? Topical Talks with Title Research is a podcast about estate administration, probate and other areas of interest in the Wills and probate sector. In each episode, Title Research speaks to a highly regarded individual from the industry about […]
Legal Advisers Play Critical Role In Normalising Charitable Wills
In the latest Today’s Wills and Probate readership survey, 9 in 10 legal advisers said they now include the option of charitable bequests in their Will writing service, helping to grow and normalise legacy giving. Charitable Will writing enquiries are believed to have hit record levels in recent months, with charities and the legal sector […]
Exciting Training Opportunities Coming Up
Today’s Training is hosting two exciting webinars for private client professionals over the next few weeks. Personal Injury Trusts Training On 30 September at 10am with Lynne Bradey, Partner at Wrigley’s Solicitors, discussing what private client practitioners need to know about Personal Injury Trusts. There will be different reasons for clients needing a Personal Injury […]
An Update On The Digital LPA Progression
Last week, we brought you news that the first ever electronically signed Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) that has been registered by Office of the Public Guardian (OPG), was received by Seb Shakh, the WillSuite and Love Legal Director. Although this was heralded as a step in the right direction for the sector, it was […]
New Laws Proposed To Move Identity Verification Online
The government has put in motion plans for an electronic verification system which would remove the need to provide original official documentation to prove identity. Following last year’s digital identity Call for Evidence, the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport have responded confirming the government are proposing to modify existing laws so that “digital […]