Just 14% of solicitors used remote will witnessing in lockdown
A survey conducted by the Law Society of England and Wales about whether to extend remote witnessing of wills beyond January 2022 has found that only a small proportion of solicitors have chosen to use it for their clients. Under the 1837 Wills Act, two witnesses’ signatures are required in the physical presence of the […]
LSB publishes lawyer competency consultation
The Legal Services Board (LSB) says it finds the legal profession is “out of step compared with other professions”, and that greater focus on assessing and understanding levels of competence is required. To address this, the LSB has launched a consultation on a draft statutory statement of policy on the outcomes regulators should pursue to ensure legal […]
Will writing amongst millennials increases by 10%
A new study has found that more millennials than ever before have written wills as a result of the pandemic. The study conducted by LegalZoom and Caring.com revealed that at least 27% of 18-34 year olds had a will in 2021, compared to 18% in 2019. Of those that had drafted a will, 30% cited […]
Government publishes 10-year vision to improve adult social care
The Department of Health and Social Care has published its 10-year vision for adult social care which, it says, will help provide greater choice for those receiving care and certainty over costs. The white paper is part of the government’s wider social care plans, including the integration of white paper, the Health and Care Bill […]
Spears wins right to execute her estate
Latest developments in the ongoing Britney Spears conservatorship case reveal that the singer has won the right to sign financial paperwork and manage her $50m (£37.8m) estate. In a hearing on Wednesday 8th December Judge Brenda Penny ruled that Spears is now free to execute her own estate documents, allowing her to manage her own […]
CTT Superhero Webinar No. 84: Lifetime planning for clients – what you all need to know
Agenda: A brief guide to lifetime planning options for clients Saving client’s IHT Protecting client’s assets Life insurance and Pension death benefit planning Join us on Zoom on Friday 10th and Monday 13th December 10:00am – 11:00am Friday 10th December: https://countrywidegroup-co-uk.zoom.us/webinar/register/8516373331561/WN_aTR8aIjUSFygQJ553xBTsg Monday 13th December: https://countrywidegroup-co-uk.zoom.us/webinar/register/6616373334228/WN_xAdpuonKQUyUtTIvjELIjQ This article was submitted to be published by CTT Group […]
Kings Court Trust look back at 2021
At the end of 2020, Kings Court Trust reflected on an unpredictable year due to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Fast forward to today, and the impact of the virus continues to make headlines within the probate and estate administration industry. As the year draws to a close, Kings Court Trust has crafted a […]