Introducing Estate Search our new Women in Wills sponsor
Women in Wills is delighted to announce EstateSearch, as a new sponsor. I recently spent some time talking to Ben Furlong and Kathryn Spencer to find out why they decided to join forces and sponsor the Women in Wills group over the next 12 months. Kathryn said: “When Estatesearch began three years ago, we entered […]
The Gazette offers a £50 gift card prize draw for survey
The Gazette, the UK’s official public record, is looking for probate solicitors to take part in a survey, and respondents could win a £50 John Lewis Gift Card. The survey helps The Gazette to improve its deceased estate notice placement service, and better understand the core decision-making process for notice placement. Claudia Owen, Research Manager […]
Face to face estate planners wanted!
Established in 2010, Honey Legal has gone from strength to strength. From a beginning providing Wills, Honey now offers a full range of estate planning services, including lasting power of attorney, trusts, probate and funeral plans, and despite the pandemic, the business has continued to grow rapidly in the last 12 months with ‘000’s of […]
Inheritance tax should fund payments to young people
Across Europe, inheritance tax varies greatly – both in thresholds and the amount that is applied. An Italian democrat recently argued that money should be taken from the super-rich to fund payments to 18-year-olds in the country to ‘level it up’. The Italian secretary of the Democratic Party, Enrico Letta, thinks such a tax would […]
SRA extends post run off cover ahead of consultation
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has decided to extend the Solicitors Indemnity Fund (SIF) by a further year in order to allow consultation on the future of post six-year run-off cover. The extension is subject to an affordability test because the fund is, in economic terms, now deemed beyond the time when a conventional insurance […]
Are inheritance disputes set to become disputes with will-writers?
With one in four people saying they’d contest an inheritance if they didn’t feel it was distributed properly, many solicitors will have dealt with clients who are making a will that will subsequently be challenged. And while this is good for business for contentious probate lawyers, it may not bode well for the reputation of […]
Silverstone Auctions Introduce their first dedicated motorcycle sale
Friday 30TH July 2021 – dedicated motorcycle sale at The Classic UK Auction Market Leaders eleventh year at world’s largest classic motor racing festival 1995 Ducati 900SS SP – original example and very rare in the UK 1998 Harley Davidson XL53 Sportster Custom – low mileage and matching numbers 1958 Triumph T20 Tiger Cub – […]
Sponsor Spotlight: IHT Loan by Tower Street Finance
In a series of Supporters in Focus pieces, we are thrilled to introduce our supporters of The British Wills and Probate Awards 2021 Alongside headline sponsor Executor Solutions we look forward to recognising achievement, highlighting progression and championing innovation. Today we profile Best Use of Technology sponsors IHT Loan by Tower Street Finance. We’re delighted to have Tower Street […]
New era for Wards Solicitors as it announces a new Managing Partner
Leading South West law firm Wards Solicitors LLP has appointed a new managing partner, effective from 1 June. Jenny Pierce, who is Head of the Wills, Probate and Mental Capacity practice at Wards and is one of the firm’s long established senior team, has taken on the new position. Commenting, Jenny said: “I am hugely […]
Calls to change predatory marriage law backed by families
Families who have fallen foul to predatory marriages have backed calls for changes to the law. The issue was brought up by Leeds North East MP Fabian Hamilton during Prime Minister’s Questions. The PM thanked Mr Hamilton for highlighting the injustice suffered by these families and said he would secure a meeting with the justice […]
Sponsor Spotlight: Anglia Research
In a series of Supporters in Focus pieces, we are thrilled to introduce our supporters of The British Wills and Probate Awards 2021 Alongside headline sponsor Executor Solutions we look forward to recognising achievement, highlighting progression and championing innovation. Today we profile Court of Protection Team of the Year sponsors Anglia Research. We’re delighted to have Anglia Research on board […]
New trade deal with Australia promises opportunities for the legal profession
News the UK has agreed a trade deal with Australia that reflects the importance of market access for services in both economies was welcomed by the Law Society of England and Wales. Law Society president I. Stephanie Boyce said: “The UK-Australia free trade agreement (FTA) can create opportunities for our legal professions to work together […]
Remote working makes it hard to offer sympathy
The probate industry has notoriously been left behind the curve in relation to adoption of technology. As the UK continues to open back up after another lockdown, we look at the challenges facing your practice post-pandemic and the effects on your day-to-day tasks, and how modern software helps you improve the client experience. COVID-19 Impact […]
Inheritance Data announces sponsorship of Solicitor Firm Of the Year (National)
Inheritance Data is thrilled to announce that we are sponsoring Today’s Wills and Probate Solicitor Firm Of The Year, (National) award at this year’s British Wills And Probate Awards. This award represents the national Solicitor firm who has best proven all round excellence within the practice area of Wills, Probate and Estate Management. The successful […]
SRA appoints new Head of Welsh Affairs
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has increased its engagement with the legal sector in Wales by appointing its first ever Head of Welsh Affairs. Former Head of Policy at Citizens Advice Cymru, Liz Withers will lead the regulator’s public affairs and stakeholder engagement activities in Wales, including strengthening its understanding of the Welsh legal landscape […]
Customer Bereavement Standard Survey launched
Founders of the Bereavement Standard Campaign have launched a customer survey to find out how firms across the UK have been treating grieving customers during the pandemic. The customer survey was unveiled after a feature on BBC Radio 4’s You and Yours consumer show recently. The show has been inundated recently with listener complaints about […]
2021 SWW Conference launched!
It is with great pleasure and excitement that we can officially announce the launch of The Society of Will Writers Annual Conference 2021. Planning for this year’s event has been happening behind the scenes for a couple of months now with the teams at the Society and the venue working hard to bring you an […]
What is a deceased insolvent estate?
A deceased estate is insolvent when the deceased person’s liabilities exceed the value of their assets. This leads to creditors being owed money by the estate, which must be repaid as far as funds allow. A hierarchy of payment exists for deceased insolvent estates. The executor, or personal representative, is responsible for ensuring debts are […]
Sponsor Spotlight: Ampla Finance
In a series of Supporters in Focus pieces, we are thrilled to introduce our supporters of The British Wills and Probate Awards 2021 Alongside headline sponsor Executor Solutions we look forward to recognising achievement, highlighting progression and championing innovation. Today we profile Innovation of the Year sponsors Ampla Finance. We’re delighted to have Ampla Finance on board with the fourth […]
Professional fined after firm lacked in probate experience
A professional who progressed a probate matter at a firm with no skills or experience in the area of law is fined. A compliance officer and manager had to pay £2,000 in fines after the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) imposed the penalty after unearthing that Patrick Asemota, a solicitor with south-east London firm, showed a […]
