Inheritance Dispute Funding – an alternative means of funding contentious probate cases
A recent court ruling saw the claimant of a contentious probate case being able to recoup the success fee uplift which was part of the ‘no win no fee’ arrangement she had with her solicitor. The claim was made under the 1975 Inheritance Act by the deceased’s daughter. She was estranged from her father and […]
Legacy notifications to reach record numbers in 21/22
Legacy Foresight have compiled their latest Legacy Market Briefing 2021 to the sector following the latest benchmarking and analysis of legacy giving in the UK via their Legacy Monitor Consortium. The report shares top-line findings and analysis for UK legacy giving now and in the years ahead, highlighting key trends and implications for fundraisers. This […]
1 in 5 don’t understand British law
A survey of over 2000 adults aged 16+ had revealed that nearly 19% of people don’t understand British law and do not feel empowered to seek justice. Less than half (41%) of respondents said that if they needed help, support or wanted to make a complaint, they’d be comfortable approaching a law firm. 59% said […]
International Stress Awareness Week: 87% of the recently bereaved found dealing with death admin stressful
This International Stress Awareness Week, Exizent is shining a light on the added stress experienced by the bereaved, professionals, institutions and executors tasked with sorting out the administration involved when someone passes away. The inefficient processes surrounding probate and estate administration are adding unnecessary stress to the lives of the bereaved, according to research from […]
Let’s work together for everyone’s benefit
I’m a solicitor (qualified in 2006) and STEP member who was in private practice but now working as a Senior Legacy Officer at the NSPCC. While I was still working full time, I volunteered a few hours a week within the NSPCC legacy department. I jumped at the volunteering as a chance to gain some […]
