Probate practitioners are in this together says leading lawyer
Probate practitioners should “give themselves a pat on the back” and recognise the extraordinary lengths they go to, to ensure that clients are dealt with compassionately and fairly, says Jacqueline Emmerson in a video for Today’s Wills & Probate. As Managing Director of Newcastle and Sunderland- based Emmerson’s Solicitors, Jacqueline has seen first hand the […]
A new career for the New Year?
Has your business been affected by COVID-19? Is your inbox empty and have your phones stopped ringing? Why not try something new for 2021 and give your business a boost? Estate Planning has thrived throughout lockdown, with some firms reporting a four-fold increase in enquiries and instructions, especially around Wills, Powers of Attorney, Trusts and […]
Just 7% of legal professionals think the probate process is fit for purpose
Just one in three legal firms think the time it takes to prepare probate is ‘reasonable’ Most discovery work is still manual and paper-based Waiting for institutions to respond and administration takes up the most time 73% of firms say lockdown has further exacerbated the problem Just seven per cent of legal firms think the […]
Roundtable provides insight into managing and maximising leads
On Thursday 5th November professionals across the sector joined together in a virtual setting to discuss how law firms manage potential leads, and ways in which those leads are driven without too much investment and ensuring every opportunity is maximised. The roundtable was opened and hosted by Today’s Wills and Probate alongside leading telephone answering […]
ILM launches new online training programme
ILM is delighted to announce the launch of its brand new modular training system, which has been designed around the needs of those new to the world of legacies as well as those who would benefit from a refresh in certain areas. Courses are completed online, in your own time and at your own pace. […]
Legacy bodies welcome Government actions to resolve probate backlog
Charity legacy bodies have welcomed a statement from HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS), which sets out its plans to resolve the delay and backlog of Wills passing through probate. During the pandemic, rising death rates, an increase in incomplete grant applications and challenges to the usual working practices have all put added pressure on […]
Law Society issues guidance to solicitors advising on tax
Our ‘Technical Corner’ brings you information that will help you to continue to grow and develop in your career. This month’s technical corner article comes from Emily Deane TEP, STEP Technical Counsel. If you have any questions for our panel of experts, please submit them using the contact form below. We will publish the questions […]
Hear from WillSuite, who were Highly Commended at the British Wills and Probate Awards 2020
On Thursday 22 October 2020, professionals from across the wills and probate sector came together to celebrate the successes and achievements of the industry is what has been a challenging year, at the British Wills and Probate Awards 2020. The awards, which was back for it’s third year, took to the virtual stage and was […]
