Free virtual seminar: The nightmares of intestacy
Title Research’s Technical Manager, Simon Barber, and Business Development Manager, James Cameron, are back next week on Wednesday 31st March at 12pm with another virtual seminar. In this session, Simon and James will critically analyse a handful of nightmare intestacy case studies. More specifically, they will cover: The inherent risks of intestacy A critical analysis […]
New requirement for an independent AML audit from the regulators
On the 20th January 2021 the LSAG published new Anti-Money Laundering Guidance for the legal sector which states that ‘The practice must conduct an independent audit of the adequacy and effectiveness of its AML policies, controls and procedures’. Legal Eye offers an audit service to fulfil this requirement. The audit report summarises an evaluation of […]
Lockdown helps spotlight to shine on sector
The 23rd March 2021 marks the first anniversary in which the UK went in to a national lockdown to begin its fightback against the coronavirus. It’s a year that many of us would like to forget. There has been lots of uncertainty, juggling working from home, homeschooling and for some taking those tentative steps back […]
Nominations open for virtual Probate Research Awards
Nominations are now open for the Probate Research Awards which are taking place on the 29th April 2021, hosted by Robert Rinder. Now in its third year, The UK Probate Research Awards will recognise achievements and examples of excellence across forensic genealogy or ‘heir hunting’ – during a virtual event on 29 April 2021 – and will […]
One-stop partnership alerts financial service providers to bereaved and vulnerable consumers
Vulnerable consumers dealing with the death of a loved one will receive speedier and fairer treatment from financial service providers following a new partnership by two free nationwide services. The tie-up between the Vulnerability Registration Service and newly launched end-of-life account closure service Settld creates a stress-free ‘one-stop’ vulnerability and bereavement facility, which will help […]
