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 […]
‘The Mike Brewer Collection’ up for sale
Motoring television presenter Mike Brewer is offering up five cars for auction from his personal collection. All cars will be sold by Silverstone Auctions at the upcoming NEC Classic Motor Show on Saturday 13th November from 1pm. The catalogue for the final Silverstone Auctions sale of 2021 boasts over 130 classic and collector cars, as […]
Technical Corner: Common Reporting Standard and Filing Issues
Our ‘Technical Corner’ brings you information that will help you to continue to grow and develop in your career. This month’s technical corner article comes from Emily Deane TEP, STEP Technical Counsel. If you have any questions for our panel of experts, please submit them using the contact form below. We will publish the questions […]
Recovery of Success Fees in the context of claims for Financial Provision under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Acy 1975 (“IPFDA”)
Many people who bring a claim seeking an award of financial provision under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 (IPFDA) live in necessitous circumstances and cannot afford to pay a lawyer to provide them with legal advice and assistance. Accordingly, they are often empowered to bring a claim by entering a Conditional […]
Alpha Legal has been updated – it’s a big one!
The latest Alpha Legal update is now live and it’s a big one! Look out for: a new Meeting Planner to help you to find a suitable time to meet your clients – ideal for Trustee meetings, for example, where there are many attendees, all with busy diaries! Zapier integration so that you can automatically send forms […]
Protect your firm, Protect your clients, Protect your Will Bank with The National Will Register
The National Will Register is holding its first Certainty Expert Roundtable on Wednesday 10th November at 12.00pm. During this pre-recorded event, Astrid Bowser, Director at The National Will Register is joined by a panel of prestigious professionals who are all members of The National Will Register to discuss why using The National Will Register enhances […]
Lead generator back by UK Private Equity House
A Manchester-headquartered law firm lead generator has secured funding to support the growth of the business as it looks to strengthen its market position both organically and via acquisition. mmadigital already captures more online leads than any other provider in the UK legal marketplace and boasts more than 70 law firm clients. Launched in 2016, […]
The Downside of Discretionary Trusts for Charitable Will Writing
Kate Johnson’s article of 26 August provided an interesting insight into the view of charity legacy teams held by some probate practitioners. Indeed, when I left private practice to join the third sector eighteen months ago, a few colleagues were horrified. Tensions clearly exist between some parties on either side of the estate administration process. […]
Tower Street Finance and Executor Solutions make estate administration simpler
Tower Street Finance has partnered with Executor Solutions to offer its clients a simple, risk-free way to fund the administration of estates. Following the launch of its Estate Expense Funding, Tower Street Finance was able to adapt the product to be specific to the needs of Executor Solution’s clients. Executor Solutions help estate administrators prepare […]
Rob Rinder heads probate industry’s annual awards in 2022
Rob Rinder, criminal barrister and television personality will host the 2022 Probate Research Awards in person – otherwise known as ‘The Probies’ – on 28 April 2022 at the One Great George Street in Westminster, London. With 2022 being the fourth year of the Probies – now featuring 14 key categories – the initiative highlights […]
Knights announce acquisition of Archers Law LLP
Knights has announced the acquisition of one of the North East’s longest standing law firms for just over £5m, expanding their operations and adding a 17th location across the country. Archers Law LLP is a full service law firms established in Teesside in 1860. From it’s Stockton on Tees office it serves one of the […]
More estates now exempt from detailed IHT returns
The Inheritance Tax (Delivery of Accounts) (Excepted Estates) (Amendment) Regulations 2021 have been amended to implement previous suggestions made earlier in the year by HM Treasury’s Office for Tax Simplification to exempt more estates from the need to submit detailed estate returns as a condition of obtaining probate. HMRC says that the introduction of the […]
Firms urged to review password hygiene as UK sees 116% increase in nuisance comms
New data from recent reports suggests that despite increased warnings to businesses and individuals to review cyber security measures, phishing scams and nuisance attacks are on the rise. A report released by the UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) in conjunction with litigation firm Griffin Law, reveals that in the first six months of 2021 UK […]
