Free webinar: Frequently asked questions about probate and estate administration

Webinar

On Wednesday 1st December at 1pm, Kings Court Trust’s Technical Manager, Nigel Merchant, will host their new and improved Q&A webinar. Nigel will provide you with the knowledge to assist conversations with your clients about probate and estate administration. More specifically, covering: How long does estate administration take? What Inheritance Tax forms do I need […]

“Product in Focus” series: active and resigned company directorship search

In the fifth article of our “product in focus” series, we look at the active and resigned company directorship search and why we include it in our Financial Profile Premium Service. As a personal representative, you wouldn’t knowingly administer an estate that has large debts. Without carrying out the proper enhanced due diligence checks, you […]

SRA proposes to end post six-year run-off cover

SRA fining powers increased to £25,000 despite industry push-back

The SRA has announced proposals to end the provision of post six-year run-off cover (PSYROC), because the protection is thought to be disproportionately expensive. If effective, this means that the Solicitors Indemnity Fund (SIF), which provides the additional cover for closed firms, would end, and any remaining funds would be handed to the Law Society. The […]