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 […]
Data retention is top privacy concern for businesses
Latest findings from the DPO Centre and the Data Protection World Forum (DPWF) UK Data Protection Index show that data retention is now the biggest privacy concern facing organisations in Q2 of this year. The index, which surveys an extensive panel of over 400 UK Data Protection Officers’ (DPOs) for their opinions on evolving industry […]
Sponsor Spotlight: PROVIRA
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 Probate Research Firm of the Year sponsors Provira. We’re delighted to have Provira on […]
Estate Planning for Single clients / Unmarried partners
The Countrywide Tax and Trust Corporation toolkit is designed for you to be able to give your clients best advice, via our Estate Planning team, and the best documentation via our in house developed Legacy software. The ability to cater for all clients is becoming increasingly demanding, and thus having everything you need in your […]
Free webinar: ‘How to best advise your clients: Information for Personal Representatives’
Title Research’s Technical Manager, Simon Barber, will host their next webinar on Wednesday 14th July at 12pm. In this session, Simon will explain how to best advise your clients when they are faced with a wide range of specialist providers to overcome any challenges that may arise during the estate administration process. More specifically, the […]
Clio launches “game changing” legal client software in the UK
Clio, a leading provider of cloud-based legal technology, has today announced the much-anticipated UK release of Clio Grow, its legal client intake and client relationship management solution already used by thousands of legal professionals in North America. Since 2015, lawyers in the UK have relied on Clio Manage—the world’s leading legal practice management software—to manage […]
Employers not reaping the full benefits of remote workforces report finds
A white paper on The Future of Working From Home shows that while remote working increases wellbeing and productivity in employees, lack of support from employers may be costing businesses an even more productive workforce. Remote working looks like it is here to stay even after the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic have subsided and […]
Plan to repopulate abandoned Highland Clearances village
A Scottish village, whose population was evicted in the 1800s as part of the Highland Clearances, may be lived in once again if a local community proposal is approved. The village of Rosal was emptied between 1814 and 1818 on the orders of Elizabeth, Countess of Sutherland, who wanted the land used for sheep farming. […]
New “Insur-Tech” provider raises £1.7m investment
Bequest is creating a digital revolution in the insurance industry with the sole purpose of simplifying wills and life insurance for the millennial market. Today Bequest announces its £1.7 million investment and the launch of its life insurance offering as it strives to make sure everyone has access to life insurance that doesn’t break the […]
STEP celebrates 30 years of advising families across generations
STEP, the professional association for practitioners who advise families across generations, today celebrates 30 years of being at the forefront of change in the inheritance planning industry by setting high standards and promoting education for trust and estates advisers worldwide. The organisation, whose 20,000-strong global membership comprises lawyers, accountants, trustees and others who help families […]
“No longer necessary to work from home” says PM
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has today outlined Step 4 of England’s continued efforts to lift Covid-19 restrictions. The 5 point plan outlined the steps the government would take from the 19th July should the data enable the next phase of lockdown-lifting to take place. Mr Johnson described the steps as our “plan for living with […]
FCA confirms measures to raise standards in the funeral plans market
To enhance consumer protection in the funeral plans market, the FCA as confirmed the rules funeral plan providers will have to follow when they come under regulation from 29 July 2022. The new rules will introduce high standards in the funeral plans market and require firms to ensure that plans are sold fairly, perform as […]
Introducing the summer 2021 edition of Entitlement from Title Research
The summer 2021 edition of Entitlement, Title Research’s news digest, is now available for legal professionals to download completely free of charge. Entitlement is a digital magazine produced by genealogy and asset repatriation specialists, Title Research. It features informative and insightful articles, all written by experts in the legal industry. The summer 2021 edition of […]
Two phenomenal pre-war cars on sale at silverstone
Silverstone Auctions are inviting entries for The Classic Sale at Silverstone on the weekend of Friday 30 July – Sunday 1 August. Their lot list is rapidly growing, so don’t miss your chance to submit your car or motorcycle today before their catalogue closes on Monday 12th July. The line-up is already looking fantastic and […]
Changing consumer behaviour creates opportunity for probate providers
Consumer shopping for legal services has undergone a sea change over the last year as people young and old have taken to their devices to research and buy everything from home gym equipment to probate services. And it’s a trend that is here to stay according to the UK Legal Services Consumer Research Report 2021. […]
Firms warned over security risk of WFH
Law firms jave been warned to rethink remote working policies to avoid cyber attacks and data breaches. The “Future of Working from Home” white paper has found that 41% of data breaches are caused by a lost or stolen device, highlighting the requirement for many legal firms’ IT departments to carefully consider working from home policies […]
The Online Trend and Wills & Probate law
How easy are you making it for potential wills and probate clients to find and deal with your firm? While none of us can predict the future, what is certain is that the legal landscape has changed for good—especially when it comes to how clients interact with your firm. In the not-so-distant past, the ways […]
The key to digital inheritance
Do you know the password key to your other half’s cryptocurrency investments? The Hustle website posed this question recently, as the number of investors in bitcoin, etc., continues to increase. The website cited the example of a 32-year-old IT professional in California who’d taken a tumble while carrying out repairs on his roof. The man […]
Spousal claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975
It is often said that a spouse is a favoured applicant under the Act because: the level of provision is such financial provision as it would be reasonable in all the circumstances for a spouse to receive, whether that provision is required for their maintenance; and the divorce fiction by virtue of which the court […]
Cyber security “here to stay” says Alpha Legal founder
Today’s Wills and Probate talks to Alpha Legal founder Robin Bennett , about a new service helping the legal industry work in the “new normal”. TWP: Robin, first of all, what’s the background to Alpha Legal? RB: Alpha Legal from Start Software solves the problems we are all having when seeing clients face-to-face is not […]
