Classic Bikes at Silverstone Auctions
Silverstone Auctions have now closed their catalogue for their motorcycle sale at The Classic on Friday 30th July. Silverstone Auctions will be welcoming bidders and enthusiasts into the room for this auction at Silverstone Circuit, with absentee bidding also available. Confirmed for the catalogue is this fabulous, 1939 Norton Model 30 International 500. This was […]
CMA probes Amazon and Google over fake reviews
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched formal enforcement cases against Amazon and Google in relation to possible breaches of consumer protection law. The CMA has concerns that Amazon and Google have not been doing enough to tackle fake reviews on their sites. This comes following an initial CMA investigation in May 2020 to […]
Aconveyancing opens new office and Wills & Probate department
Property specialists, Aconveyancing, has established its first Wills & Probate department, based at its new Bromsgrove office. Headed up by experienced Director and Solicitor Debbie Locke, the new team has been established in response to growing demand for a fully compliant wrap-around package to the conveyancing service the company already offers. The team can deliver […]
Legal Ombudsman Publishes Annual Report
The Office for Legal Complaints today published its Annual Report and Accounts for 2020/21 alongside an Annual Review of Complaints. This Annual Report covers the year from April 2020 when the impact of Covid-19 was felt across the sector and the country. The Legal Ombudsman was able to transfer to home working early in the […]
Classics with celebrity history on sale
Silverstone Auctions closed their catalogue with a number of unrepeatable opportunities including these two superb Aston Martins with celebrity provenance. The UK market leading classic car auction house head to The Classic at Silverstone on Friday 30th July – Sunday 1st August where they will host their flagship auction. Going under the hammer on Saturday […]
Urgent action needed to challenge continuing lack of diversity in judiciary
Just 1% of England and Wales’s judiciary is Black – a figure that hasn’t shifted since 2014 despite an increasingly diverse pool of applicants, according to official figures released today. Across all appointment rounds for legal judicial positions in 2018-2021, Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates together constituted 23% of applications but only 12% of […]
Title Research’s latest blog reveals the pitfalls of amateur genealogy
When outsourcing genealogical research services on behalf of your clients, it is best practice to carry out due diligence checks before instructing an individual or a firm. That’s why Title Research’s latest blog shares the key pitfalls of amateur genealogy and what should be considered before instructing a genealogist. The blog covers the risks and […]
Tower Street Finance partners with Title Research
Genealogical research and asset repatriation specialist Title Research has become a referral partner for inheritance lending specialists Tower Street Finance. Dicky Davies, business development director of Tower Street Finance said: “We’re delighted to be working closely with Title Research. “The partnership will extend the service they can provide to their partners by referring relevant cases that could […]
Is the Will presented to you in fact the last Will of the deceased?
In this case study, Chris Taylor, Partner at KBL Solicitors explains a recent case where the deceased’s family was aware of a Will when she passed away but were unsure as to whether a later Will may have existed. Chris advised that a Certainty Will Search should be conducted to ensure that everything had been […]
“Treat clients as people, not cases” – the Hugh Jones way…
Today’s Wills and Probate talks to Rachel Dobson, managing director of Hugh Jones Solicitors, the largest firm of independent Court of Protection solicitors in the country, based in Manchester How did you get involved in private client law? “I actually cut my teeth in Commercial Litigation, although I have not practised in that field for […]
Crypto assets and estate planning: striking the balance between access and security
Research published by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) estimates that 2.3 million adults now hold crypto assets (up from 1.9 million last year) and as many as 78% of adults have now heard of crypto assets, up from 73% in a year. Cryptocurrency is a digital asset that can be bought, spent, saved or sold in much the same way as traditional assets. The […]
FCA regulation of funeral plans – cutting out the cowboys
The FCA recently confirmed rules funeral plan providers must follow when they come under FCA regulation from 29 July 2022. They include a ban on cold-calling, commission payments and require providers to adhere to strict guidelines on how products are structured and marketed. If providers fail to gain authorisation they will have to exit the […]
Inheritance gifting requires more thought
77% of over-45s have not thought about whether they might need professional care in later life, nor have they planned for it, or spoken to family about it, says the latest Just Group Care Report. The Social Care – Policy Vacuum Report, which set out to investigate how the over-45s think and feel about adult […]
Quick probate sales now more important than ever in IHT liable estates
The quick sale of probate property is helping beneficiaries avoid lengthy delays and added costs amidst concerns over the rising numbers of IHT liable estates and average house prices. Following recent reports suggesting that the number of estates subject to Inheritance Tax (IHT) is predicted to rise by 20% to 30,400 in 2020/21, an increase […]
Seven more firms fined for AML failures
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has issued fines to seven practices that have failed to comply with anti-money laundering (AML) requirements. The firms affected are Manchester practice Law Together LLP, Telford-based Picasso Legal Limited, Smooth Law Limited in St Helens, Manchester practice AB Corporate LLP, Devon firm Hole & Pugsley, Crawford & Company Legal Services Limited […]
The importance of ensuring capacity is assessed when making an LPA
I recently acted in a Court of Protection matter concerning the execution of Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) which ultimately proceeded to a contested trial. I acted on behalf of the Respondent in the proceedings. An application to the Court of Protection was made to appoint a Deputy on behalf of P. At that stage, […]
Contentious Probate: What’s It All About (Alfie)?
“Contentious probate” is one of those commonly-used phrases in the world of wills and probate which everyone treats as something everyone knows about but actually sometimes it’s helpful to give a bit of a beginner’s guide. What does contentious probate encompass? Non-Contentious Probate Rules (or are they?) Well first off, it’s worth noting that not […]
Kings Court Trust’s latest blog reveals what can go wrong with the DIY probate approach
Those who decide to embark on the DIY (do it yourself) probate route often have high hopes of saving money to maximise the amount of inheritance due to the beneficiaries of an estate. However, many that choose this approach are unaware of the risks that come with the role of an Executor or Administrator. In […]
Appointment strengthens Shoosmiths disputed wills and trusts team
Laura Abbott has joined Shoosmiths to lead the firm’s Disputed Wills and Trusts team in Birmingham, bringing with her considerable expertise in claims using the Inheritance Act, disputes in relation to wills and trusts, claims against Executors and Trustees, proprietary estoppel and statutory wills. Working alongside Kelly Carr, who joined Shoosmiths in August 2020, Laura’s […]
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Register for Superhero Webinar 80: Inheritance Tax Planning for Married Couples and Single Clients The best summary you will ever get! Topics include: Lifetime gifting – what you need to know Lifetime Trusts – what you should know Other IHT planning options – what you must know Register your place on our FREE webinar! All […]
