Technical Corner: Trust Reform Proposals
Our ‘Technical Corner’ brings you information that will help you to continue to grow and develop in your career. This month’s technical corner article comes from Emily Deane TEP, STEP Technical Counsel. If you have any questions for our panel of experts, please submit them using the contact form below. We will publish the questions […]
Proposals to increase probate fees
The Ministry of Justice has launched a consultation on a proposed price increase for probate applications as it seeks to address an £85m deficit in the delivery of services in the family jurisdiction. Under the proposals, the cost of applying for a grant of probate will rise to a flat fee of £273 for practitioners […]
First funeral plans, next Willwriters
Monday’s announcement from the Financial Conduct Authority provided some insight into the regulatory regime that will be introduced into the funeral planning sector from 22nd July 2022. Under a new regulatory regime, funeral plan providers will need to register with the FCA and will be subject to a range of new rules including funeral instalment […]
Consumers happier than ever with legal services
The Legal Services Consumer Panel Tracker Survey reveals a general 4% increase in consumer satisfaction levels in 2021. Despite most legal services currently being provided remotely due to ongoing Covid-19 restrictions, the Legal Services Consumer Panel Tracker Survey reveals that 83% of consumers remain satisfied with the level of service received in 2021, a slight […]
How technology can transform the way legal firms assess mental capacity among clients
For legal professionals, the evaluation of mental capacity can be problematic. A practitioner’s assessment of capacity needs to be robust enough to ultimately be accepted by the courts and, without the necessary clinical expertise, any interpretation could be challenged. The highly nuanced nature of capacity adds a further layer of difficulty to the process – […]
Women in Wills going live from Autumn 2021
The latest Women in Wills meeting saw over 50 practitioners from around the country come together on Zoom to share stories, experiences, and advice. The group has recently passed 750 members and continues to be a source of support and inspiration. So many members have said how valuable they have found their time in Women […]
