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 […]
Bereavement Standard Petition Gathers Momentum
The Bereavement Standard Petition has now over 75,000 supporters calling on the government to act quickly and back proposals for a new account closure standard, bringing to a halt to unnecessary stress for grieving families. The petition, at change.org/bereavementstandard, was launched by mother and daughter, Julie and Vicky Wilson, from Easington, County Durham, who have […]
Make Sure Your Business Isn’t A Ticking Time Bomb…
Protect against tomorrow’s threats today Over the last 20+ years, our Directors have built up a strong relationship with Start Software. We have recently been listening to their advice on how to keep both our clients and business safe from the increasing risk of cyber attack. We thought what they had to say was really […]
Updated Guidance For Solicitors Advising On Tax
The Law Society has created some practical guidance to help when solicitors advise clients on tax issues. The Law Society writes: “This practical guidance for solicitors aims to assist you and help you make decisions when advising on tax. It summarises and explains how the high standards that you must uphold link to everyday professional […]
Ian Bond Steps Down As Chair Of Wills & Equity Committee
Bank Holiday Monday was the final day of Ian Bond TEP holding his position of Chair of the Law Society’s Wills and Equity Committee. Marking his final day, Ian took to Twitter and wrote: “After 3 very busy years today is my last day as Chair of The Law Society’s Wills & Equity Committee. I […]
Smarter Working: How Do You Re-Mobilise Your Teams?
As lockdown restrictions ease, businesses will need to prepare for the reinstatement of effective and manageable working practices, where employees feel they can be effective, connected and motivated. In his second article for Today’s Wills and Probate, Stuart Pearce, Director at Journey 4, a management consultancy, outlines the key areas that business leaders need to […]
Executing Wills In A Digital World
The Wills sector has always shied away from a digital world, but it has taken an unprecedented pandemic to radically shift the mindset into the 21st century. Many other documents, including deeds and discharges can now be executed electronically but until recently the way a Will is signed and witnessed by two people had been […]
Wills And Probate Sector Law Changes Roundup 2019-2020
It’s been a turbulent year, notwithstanding the Covid-19 pandemic, as the legal industry has been forced to rapidly adapt in order to maintain business continuity, while also adhering and adjusting to new laws and legislation over the past 12 months. Prior to Covid-19, the legal landscape was already changing at a rapid pace. With the […]
Covid-19 Is Changing Criminal Behaviours
Are your private client team/will writing practitioners up to speed with the frauds that you might inadvertently get caught up in? The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) which describes itself as the global money laundering and terrorist financing watchdog, including organisations like Interpol etc, have recently held a series of webinars which might help shed […]
