Knowing your client – Risk, Capacity & Identity in Virtual Instruction Taking
With the government restrictions showing no sign of abating, clients are continuing to embrace the world of conducting both business and pleasure via Zoom, Facetime, and Google Meet (other video conferencing facilities are available). There’s been a lot of talk about the ‘new normal,’ but the more likely it becomes that the way we live […]
Ian Bond joins Arken.legal (UK) Ltd’s Legal Advisory Board
Thursfields Solicitors’ Director and Head of Wills & Estates, Ian Bond, has joined the Legal Advisory Board of estate planning software specialist, Arken.legal. Founded by private client solicitors in 1992, legal expertise remains the backbone of Arken.legal’s estate planning solutions – from conception to ongoing development. The Legal Advisory Board continues this important involvement, consisting […]
The National Will Register joins The Professional Deputies Forum Directory
The National Will Register is proud to announce that we are now listed in The Professional Deputies Forum’s Directory. The Professional Deputies forum is the representative body for professional deputies. Last year The National Will Register embarked on a campaign to raise awareness to panel deputies and professional deputies about the important role that The […]
TSF’s solution to probate delays for struggling dependants
Probate delays are now so bad that registries are only responding to questions about applications they’ve had for eight weeks. This is according to a senior associate at Wilsons, a private wealth law firm. It’s been widely reported that the pandemic has caused delays, with offices having to close their doors for much of the […]
Solutions to issues with MyHMCTS
Gill Steele has shared some of her solutions with regards to regular issues practitioners are having with the MyHMCTS system. Taking to LinkedIn, she wrote: “Many of you have experienced difficulties logging on to HMCTS for the online probate application. Did you know that the best browser to use is Chrome or Firefox. Do NOT […]
Save the date for The British Wills and Probate Awards 2021
We are giddy to announce that the British Wills and Probate Awards are returning for a fabulous fourth year! Following on from a successful virtual event held last year, we wanted to share with you the date for this year’s event so you could pencil it into your diary. That date for this year’s ceremony […]
