“Devon Collection” on sale at The NEC Classic Motor Show Sale
Silverstone Auctions are thrilled to be offering a private collection of outstanding and remarkable E-Types as part of their sale at The NEC Classic Motor Show, which will take place on Friday 12th – Sunday 14th November. On offer from The Devon Collection is this 1964 Jaguar E-Type 3.8 ‘Quad-Headlight’ Coupe. This Series 1, matching […]
Ochresoft’s carbon offsetting target beaten three times over
When Ochresoft launched its carbon offsetting challenge at the start of the year, the aim was to offset 68.4 tonnes of CO2, which equates to the planting around 60 trees per month, depending upon the species chosen. Since early October, the team has however in fact planted 1,100 trees, equating to more then 225 tonnes […]
AML update – are you keeping up to date!
Access Legal’s latest quarterly AML update webinar is being held on 14 October 2021 at 12.30pm, and as usual we will be joined by Bill Jones, a financial crime specialist. With Natwest Bank facing a substantial fine for AML non-compliance, the release of the Pandora papers, and the Solicitors Regulation Authority launching investigations into 10% […]
Ripping up the rule book – Today’s Wills and Probate Podcast – Episode 2
In the Today’s Wills and Probate podcast Episode 2, host David Opie talks to Chair of Solicitors for the Elderly Michael Culver and Institute of Legacy Management’s James Stebbings about what they would do if they were given the opportunity to rip up the Willwriting rule book In this entertaining discussion Michael and James talk […]
Charity fraud awareness week – 18 – 22 October 2021
Charity Fraud Awareness Week is coming up from 18th to 22nd October. Now in its sixth year, the week brings together everyone within the sector to talk about fraud, aiming to raise awareness of the an ever-evolving and increasing threat to everyone of online fraud and cyber crime. Brought together by the Fraud Advisory Panel […]
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The British Wills and Probate Awards sponsored by Executor Solutions returns with a bang this year as the hybrid event comes to Birmingham’s newly refurbished Grand Hotel on 21st October. Hosted by ex-Royal Correspondent Jennie Bond, the ceremony recognises the very best the Wills and Probate world has to offer with a range of categories […]
“Digital Assets: A call to action” legacy report released
STEP and the Microsoft-funded Cloud Legal Project at Queen Mary University of London have collaborated on a joint research project into estate practitioner views on, and experiences with, digital assets. The aim is to understand the: Extent to which practitioners deal with digital assets, Risks and challenges posed by digital assets to estate planning and […]
Talbots Law appoints new CEO to develop 5-year expansion plan
One of the Midlands leading independent law firms has appointed a new CEO to help it capitalise on a record year of performance. Talbots Law, which employs more than 280 people across its six offices in the Black Country and Worcestershire, has named Dave Hodgetts as its new Chief Executive Officer. The experienced Commercial Director […]
In a world of diminishing inheritances, quick probate property sales are vital: a Proffered case study
A recent survey shows that 18% of adults aren’t planning to leave an inheritance to their children, and reveals that further declines are to be expected. The survey, conducted by Opinum shows that 7% will instead leave their estates to grandchildren, or other family members, to avoid monies being subject to inheritance tax twice. But further studies have also revealed […]
Solicitor duped by fraudster client fined by SRA
The SRA has reprimanded and fined a solicitor who inadvertently helped a client to commit theft. The incident, which took place at the North East firm SJ Palin & Co Solicitors, caused the SRA to publish a decision notice explaining the event, rebuking the firm’s sole practitioner Mr Palin in the process. An unnamed client […]
Inheritance tax hike “inevitable”
Following Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s unveiling of the 1.25% health and social care levy that will come in to force in the 2023-24 tax year, experts are now predicting that wealth taxes such as inheritance tax are also set to rise. Ed Smith, head of asset allocation research at Rathbones, commented in a recent interview […]
