Blog explores three unique approaches to scattering ashes
It is recommended to directly inform a loved one regarding any special wishes for how one would like their ashes to be scattered when the time comes. Many people will have a preference about what to do with their ashes. Some may opt for a traditional approach such as remaining in an urn or being […]
Government Tax Day delivers probate simplification
Around 200,000 executors and beneficiaries of estates will no longer have to complete inheritance tax (IHT) forms because of changes announced in the Government’s first ‘Tax Day’. ‘Tax Day’ is a newly introduced date in the financial calendar and fell on 23 March this year. Its purpose is to reveal consultations on future tax changes, […]
Why locating the Will of P is imperative when acting as a Professional Deputy
The National Will Register plays a crucial role in the work of those involved in applying for Statutory Wills, or when expediting their Property and Affairs and Health and Welfare Deputy or Attorney responsibilities with the upmost due diligence. Locating a Will for a Protected Party ((P), someone who has lost capacity) can assist in […]
Spotlight: New categories for The British Wills and Probate Awards
The British Wills and Probate Awards are taking center stage once again this October, and we’re excited to shine a spotlight on some of our new categories for this year’s awards. Alongside headline sponsor Executor Solutions, and Champagne Sponsor Exizent we look forward to recognising achievements, highlighting progression and championing innovation. Have you entered the […]
Legado Life Planning platform helps with client engagement
The use and implementation of technology in the wills and probate sector has accelerated as a result of the coronavirius pandemic. Tom Lyes, Director of Engagement at Today’s Wills and Probate spent some time recently speaking to Josif Grace CEO of Legado, to find out what service this piece of technology could provide to the […]
Howes v Howes: The importance of record-keeping by executors
Stephanie Kerr, Associate in the Litigation Team at Brabners has shared her views on the Howes v Howes case and the importance of record-keeping by executors. In the recent case of Howes v Howes, the High Court highlighted the importance of records being kept by executors of their dealings with estate assets. The court confirmed that an […]
Drafting error lost sons’ claim on their family farm
The England and Wales High Court (EWHC) has agreed that a son was disinherited after his late father’s Will was deemed invalid. The Court agreed with Timothy Mundil-Williams that his father John Williams lacked knowledge and approval of his 2014 Will despite being drafted by solicitors who properly executed his instructions. During the proceedings it […]
Firm websites could suffer as a result of new Google Algorithm
Attracting new business is always important, and although we’d like to rely on recommendations of happy clients, more often than not people will choose our business as a result of a searching for the service on a search engine, and then contacting for a quote. With this in mind, the position of a wills and […]
