Movers and Shakers – 28th May
Here at Today’s Wills and Probate, we wanted to share with you the good news we’ve had within in the industry of professionals joining firms and those who have moved up the promotional ladder. This week we’ve seen the following announcements with regards to appointments and promotions…… Simpson Millar continues national expansion with appointment of […]
Assisted Dying Bill could help families in England and Wales
A national newspaper has joined the call to help implement a proposed law enabling terminally ill people to choose how they die. The Sunday Times is backing a private member’s bill which will legalise assisted dying in England and Wales. The Bill is being introduced by Baroness Meacher and has it’s first reading tomorrow (Wednesday […]
Hospice money fraudulently spent by daughter
Willowbrook Hospice was defrauded of approximately £20,000 from Patricia Eden’s estate, after her daughter Deborah Nilsson spent the money on a new kitchen, bathroom and family holiday. The fraud came to light when Ms Nilsson’s daughter reported her. During the trial at Liverpool Crown Court, Ms Nilsson explained that her mother had changed her mind […]
Mental Capacity and COVID19 Vaccine Conundrum
Beverley Beale, Court of Protection Panel Deputy and Associate at Weightmans LLP, discusses a case of a family dispute in which a member of their family who lacked mental capacity, should not have the Covid-19 vaccination. With the continued roll out of the COVID19 vaccine programme and the further lifting of social restrictions, there is […]
Interview: Property fund provides greater choice for practitioners
Since launching in December 2020 Proffered have quietly been going about their business of helping probate practitioners, executors and beneficiaries navigate the world of probate property sales with a fully funded solution for executors and beneficiaries. Now ready to launch more widely, in an exclusive interview, Managing Director Adam Bonner tells Today’s Wills and Probate […]
Judges Spotlight: Sue Carter
In a series of Supporters in Focus pieces, we are thrilled to introduce our Judges of The British Wills and Probate Awards 2021. Alongside headline sponsor Executor Solutions we look forward to recognising achievement, highlighting progression and championing innovation. However, the awards couldn’t take place without the hard task of judging and shortlisting the entries. […]
How to Practise Wills & Probate Law From Anywhere
How solicitors work has changed—and it could be for the better for you and your firm. For a lot of wills and probate solicitors, it was previously unthinkable that it was possible to work from home. The past two years have shown that it’s not just possible but very manageable for solicitors and other legal […]
Government unveils new pension scam prevention measures
The government have announced new rules to tackle online pension scams. The Department for Work and Pensions and Guy Opperman MP is helping shut the door on social media scammers trying to plunder people’s pensions under new scam prevention measures due this autumn. Back in the summer of 2019 experts in the industry were warning […]
