Free webinar: The estate administration timeline
Title Research’s Technical Manager, Simon Barber, will host their upcoming webinar on Wednesday 3rd November at 12pm. Simon will discuss the various stages of the estate administration timeline that could benefit from the help of a specialist to free up legal practitioners’ valuable time and progress matters efficiently. More specifically, the session will cover: Identifying […]
Free webinar: ‘Digital assets: What they are and how they can impact your practice’
In the 21st century, digital assets are becoming more and more common when administering an estate. That’s why Kings Court Trust’s next webinar, hosted by Technical Manager, Nigel Merchant, is back by popular demand on Wednesday 3rd November at 1pm. In addition to providing considerations for professionals and their clients when dealing with digital assets, […]
New Leadership for LawSure
LawSure the UK’s leading specialist title and legal indemnity insurance broker have announced a new and exciting change for the company. Current Managing Director Brian Hall will assume the role of Executive Chairman, whilst Mandy Brown takes the reigns to become Managing Director of the company. Mandy will be key in driving the company forward […]
Fisherman’s Friend owner donates £41 million to town of Fleetwood
Doreen Lofthouse, Fisherman’s Friend business owner and “the mother of Fleetwood” leaves £41 million to the seaside town. A business woman and resident of the coastal town of Fleetwood has donated £41 million of her estate to community projects across the town. Doreen Lofthouse who died in March aged 91, left her fortune to the […]
SRA sets out plans for 2021/22
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has published its 2021-22 business plan, outlining its key areas of work for the coming year. Publication follows a consultation exercise earlier this year which saw more than 8,000 people have their say on the proposals through a range of virtual events, written submissions and online polls. In addition to […]
Challenging the Decisions of Trustees
Decisions made by trustees often become acrimonious and can even evolve into claims for breach of trust and for the removal of the trustees. Fixed Interest Trusts The trustees of a fixed interest trust do not have a discretion about who to benefit, how much or when. The beneficiaries have a predetermined, fixed interest in […]