Lost Will made over thirty years ago is easily located thanks to a Certainty Will Search
It is not uncommon for clients that have written Wills with a firm to move house and relocate to other parts of the country. Due to these circumstances and the passage of time, clients may forget where their Will is stored or lose the copy of their Will, making it increasingly difficult for their loved […]
Post-pandemic contentious probate claims on the rise
With the worldwide pandemic and ensuing lockdowns, we have seen a marked increase in the number of claims being brought against estates and in particular, claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Families and Dependants) Act 1975. These claims involve eligible applicants who argue; they have not received reasonable financial provision from an estate or intestacy, […]
Entries are now open for the British Wills and Probate Awards
Yesterday we broke the news that the British Wills and Probate Awards were back for a fourth year. Now we’re pleased to announce that nomination entries are now open. The exclusive awards seek to discover and recognise outstanding achievements, highlights progressions and champions innovations amongst firms and individual private professionals across the Wills and Probate […]
How can your firm manage risk and compliance in an increasingly digital world?
As law firms continue to adopt digital ways of working very quickly as a result of the rise in remote working; it seems likely that some of these changes in working practices are likely to be here for the long term. Some staff will be considering whether they’d like to work from home more even […]
Remote hearings don’t always run smoothly
The coronavirus pandemic has helped the legal sector to adapt and adopt technology at a quicker pace than usually perhaps it would. Although remote/virtual hearings were heard of, they may not have been used as regularly as now. However, just because virtual hearings are more common place now, doesn’t mean we should become complacent. Recently, […]
Technology in the Wills & Probate Sector
The Probate sector has historically leant more towards traditional processes and practices as its preferred method of operation. However, 2020 certainly shook things up and, I think it is fair to say, we all now know that technology is the key to thriving in the future. This article looks at some of the tech your […]
Using technology to retain your competitive edge
Charlotte Ponder TEP, Legal Director for Countrywide Tax & Trust Corporation, has shared her view on technology with the Today’s Wills and Probate readers. In the legal sector, competition and client expectations have risen dramatically. Clients expect more, and have an increasing number of options as to where to take their business. In order to […]
Do you know the top ten cyber attack reasons?
A new year is widely seen as the chance for a new start; time to look at your priorities with a fresh perspective and vigor. This new year has started very differently for all of us. Many won’t head into the office as we once would, and this brings with it it’s very own set […]
