Certainty Webinar – 2020: A year in review
We’re pleased to welcome Ian Bond, Director and Head of Wills and Estates at Thursfields Solicitors who will be presenting our last Certainty Expert Webinar of the year, titled ‘2020: A year in review’ on Thursday 3rd December 2020. As a result of the Coronavirus pandemic it is fair to say that professional life for […]
Overview of digital assets and why they should be included in a Will
Traditionally, cash, properties, high value possessions, investments, etc. all formed part of a person’s estate when they passed away. However, in the 21st century, digital assets are becoming more and more common when administering an estate. The objective of this blog is to walkthrough what digital assets are, which ones can and cannot be included […]
HMCTS issue record Grants in 2020
HM Courts and Tribunals Services (HMCTS) latest figures reveal 2020 has seen record breaking issues of Grants. HMCTS data shows an average of over 5,000 Grants issued each week for the year to date. In the last 13 weeks over 70,000 Grants have been issued (averaging over 5,400 per week). Meaning, 2020 may see more […]
Probate practitioners debate solicitor MP’s blast on probate service
Probate practitioners discuss Solicitor and Conservative MP’s strong views on probate service in a Westminster debate recently. Conservative John Stevenson MP spoke at a Westminster Hall debate saying the probate service is overwhelmed with more delays and errors than it was two years ago, even though there are now higher staff numbers and a bigger […]
Free webinar: Reviewing the year in Contentious Probate
The latest in Fraser and Fraser’s popular series of free webinars brings together barrister Hugh Cumber and Moon Beever partners Richard Boulding and Edward Saunders. Together, Richard, Ed and Hugh will be considering recent events in the area of contentious probate. Their discussion will include developments in the law of testamentary capacity, the pros and […]
Charity legacies from wealthy individuals on the rise
A number of wealthy individuals gifting over £1 million to charities has risen by almost a third in 2017/18, according to HMRC data. HMRC revealed that those persons, known as high net worth (HNWs) individuals, who had left legacies to numerous charities, amounting to over £1m had in fact increased by 31%. The number of […]
LPAs and Financial Abuse – Stay Alert
Used properly, Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) for property and financial affairs can be an invaluable tool in assisting adults who lose mental capacity with the management of their finances. However, the system can be open to financial abuse and practitioners should be alert to the risks. LPAs were introduced in 2007 to replace the […]
Hear from My Probate Partner, 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 […]
