New LSB rules on regulators’ fees will increase transparency for lawyers
The Legal Services Board (LSB) has published new Rules and Guidance to increase transparency on how legal services regulators spend practising certificate fees (PCF). Increased transparency will help empower those who pay the PCF to hold their regulator accountable for its expenditure. The proposals are designed to lead to a more meaningful debate on the […]
Funding is needed for mental health reform, says Law Society
The Law Society has warned that proposed changes to the mental health system must be properly funded to be effective. Following publication of the Mental Health Act White Paper in January 2021, the regulator has stressed that for the reform to be successful it needs significant monetary backing. In order to succeed the proposed reforms […]
Free webinar: ‘Intestacy and genealogy: A case study’
Title Research are back with a brand new webinar on Wednesday 10th February at 12pm, as they explain how genealogical research can play a vital role when administering complicated intestacies. Join Title Research’s Technical Manager, Simon Barber, as he walks you through an intestacy and genealogy case study. Simon will also highlight the importance of […]
Free webinar: Probate and estate administration
Kings Court Trust’s upcoming webinar on Wednesday 10th February at 1pm, aims to prepare you for those all-important questions about probate and estate administration. Nigel Merchant, Kings Court Trust’s Technical Manager, will not only provide you with informative answers to these common questions that you can utilise with your own clients, but will also explain […]
Bishop & Sewell and Monro Wright & Wasbrough LLP announce merger
The Partners of Bishop & Sewell and Monro Wright & Wasbrough are delighted to announce the merger of their two firms. Monro Wright & Wasbrough (‘MWW’) merged with Bishop & Sewell on 1 February 2021 and the newly combined practice will operate as “Bishop & Sewell LLP incorporating Monro Wright & Wasbrough.” The Bishop & […]
Kings Court Trust launches temporary financial support scheme for new and existing partners
Estate administration provider, Kings Court Trust, has recognised the potential added risks and pressures on businesses and professionals within the industry during this unprecedented time. They’re aware of the impact that the pandemic is having on individuals and businesses and understand the importance of cash flow. As a result, they’ve re-launched their financial support scheme […]
Kings Court Trust partners with Tower Street Finance
Leading probate and estate administrator Kings Court Trust has partnered with Tower Street Finance to offer financial products that make it easier and quicker to access inheritance. Tower Street Finance offers two unique regulated loan products that have advantages over traditional lending products in that they benefit from no credit checks, no charge on property […]
Pandemic causes pupillage numbers to plummet
The coronavirus pandemic has caused bar pupillage numbers to dramatically drop by a quarter in 2020. The regulator has warned that chambers may cut back recruitment in future months. There were 354 pupils in December 2020, compared with 475 in December 2019 and on average, there were 473 pupils at the bar between 2015 and […]
Courts and Tribunals : reporting COVID-19 incidents
HM Courts and Tribunals Services (HMCTS) have provided processes for dealing with coronavirus cases which impact our courts and tribunals. It includes how information about incidents can be shared with staff, judiciary and professional court users. All suspected incidents and / or confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) within the court and tribunal buildings in England […]
Legal Eye Risk Management Podcasts
Risk and compliance consultancy Legal Eye brings you the first in a series of short podcasts designed to share short snippets about risk management in a law firm. In this ‘Two Minute Top Tips Podcast’ they look at improving ‘Complaints Handling’ within your firm. Listen to the podcast here. This article was submitted to be […]
Using technology to plan effectively
It can be seen that technology is no doubt becoming of more importance within the wills and probate sector. Many people use will writing software which not only assists with the creation of the will but also offers fail safes to will writers ensuring that information is obtained and that issues are not missed. It […]
Technology in the Wills & Probate Sector
Jade Gani, Solicitor & Head of Private Client as Aston Bond Law Ltd, has shared her insight with Today’s Wills and Probate about technology in the 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 […]
