A judge told a father that it was difficult to imagine a more despicable crime after the court heard that the man stole his son’s £38,000 inheritance. Daniel Caulfield, 38, from Milton in South Wales appeared at Swansea Crown Court charged with fraud, according to an article on WalesOnline. Caulfield’s mother had set up a […]Read More
Classic Car Auctions (CCA) next sale will see a hugely rare car form part of the catalogue, the final production Ace of Spades which remains unfinished and is offered directly from the former Lea-Francis Cars Ltd owner, Barrie Price. Mr Price, a Midlands engineer and entrepreneur, purchased the company in 1962 and in 1980 he […]Read More
The British Wills and Probate Awards, sponsored by Executor Solutions, is delighted to return for the 4th edition of these prestigious awards. Following on from the success of the 2020 virtual ceremony, we have taken the decision to deliver a “best of both worlds” ceremony in 2021; with an in-person afternoon awards ceremony which will […]Read More
Inheritance disputes are on the rise, and with them bring high price tags, often causing unnecessary distress to those involved. Many inheritance disputes involve challenges around the validity of the will itself, questions around the trustee’s authority but perhaps most prominently the biggest challenges arise in cases of intestacy. In the absence of proper arrangements […]Read More
Inheritance Tax (IHT) can be a difficult concept to comprehend, especially for those who have never had to attempt the complex process of dealing with a loved one’s taxable estate before. Not fully understanding the process can cause several implications for the Executor(s) of an estate, such as monetary penalties, personal liability with HM Revenue […]Read More
The shortlist for the Today’s Wills and Probate Industry Champion, sponsored by Arken.legal, has been released. The prestigious award, the winner of which will be revealed at The British Wills and Probate Awards, sponsored by Executor Solutions, has been introduced for the first time this year, and recognises the individual who have made a significant […]Read More
This September, the legal profession will be joining forces with 200 charities to celebrate Remember A Charity Week (06-12 September 2021). Together, they will be raising awareness of the option of giving to charity from your Will, after taking care of family and friends. Throughout the week, people will be encouraged to consider how they […]Read More
Figures from a survey of 2,000 people have shown that nearly 1 in 5 adults will not leave any inheritance to their children. The survey, conduced by Opinum for HL in August 2021, revealed that only 82% of people plan to leave money to their children when they pass away. 7% plan to leave it […]Read More
The deadline to provide feedback for The Law Society’s response to MoJ proposals to increase probate fees is today (27th August). Law Society president I. Stephanie Boyce has urged solicitors to help in its response to proposals introduced in July to increase the professional and non-professional fees to a flat rate of £273 as part […]Read More
A recent High Court decision in Royal Commonwealth Society for the Blind v Beasant and Davies concerning will construction disputes and a group of charities, could influence the interpretation of nil-rate band clauses going forward. The case was brought by the Royal Commonwealth Society for the Blind, which represented 20 other charities in a dispute […]Read More
Many clients chose to include one or more charities in their will. Often to receive small pecuniary legacies or in default if family and friends predecease, and other times as a main beneficiary. The advantages for the charities are clear. That said I have seen cases where a generous, well-meaning legacy can initially come as […]Read More
Are you in the cyber hot seat? With reams of sensitive personal data and transactions that involve large sums of money, the legal sector is undeniably a massive target for cyber crime. Cyber Security – A thematic review published last year by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) reported the many costs of a cyber attack to a legal […]Read More
At Countrywide Tax and Trust Corporation Ltd, we strive to be ahead of the curve in technology and innovation. We are working harder than ever to ensure our services are better and more efficient, so that in turn, you are able to offer an improved service to your clients. As part of our ongoing technological […]Read More
Archaeologists working on the HS2 rail link are looking for volunteers to help digitise the burial records of 57,639 Londoners who lived in the city in the 18th and 19th century. The information relates to St James’s Burial Ground near Euston station, where more than 31,000 burials were excavated as part of HS2’s archaeology work between 2018 and 2019. The […]Read More
For most companies, client feedback is a crucial backbone of communication and understanding of what the client experience is really like. Consistently positive reviews are often a result of listening to your customer-base, providing the desired service, and never compromising on quality. So how do you best avoid the rogue negative review, generate a stream […]Read More
The lot list for Classic Car Auctions sale on Saturday 25th September is rapidly increasing with new entries going live weekly. This is set to be a standout catalogue with a number of unrepeatable examples confirmed including a 2020 Toyota Yaris GR (Circuit Park) and a 2020 Toyota GR Supra 3.0 Pro. Confirmed for the […]Read More
The government has announced more than £6.9 billion has been committed to continue driving integration between health and social care and support local recovery from the pandemic. The Better Care Fund (BCF) has been increased this year to continue driving integration between the health and social care system and support local recovery from the pandemic. […]Read More
Nick Emmerson has been announced as the new Law Society of England and Wales 2021 deputy vice president (DVP), following the recent election. He takes office as DVP on 14 October 2021 – becoming vice president in 2022 and president in 2023. Nick has been a Law Society council member since 2015 as the constituency […]Read More
Tower Street Finance’s Dicky Davies on recent survey results around time off work for bereavement, and why it’s important to provide an outlet for those who need it… With more and more people now working from home as the norm it would seem that over the last 18 months employers’ have developed a new trust […]Read More
Solicitors operating as sole practitioners and partnerships are a dying breed, according to a new analysis from Arden Partners plc revealing the changing shape of the solicitor market. Arden’s analysis of Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) data reveals that the number of sole practitioners operating in England and Wales has decreased by 47% in the past […]Read More
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