MOJ consultation on modernising LPAs comes to an end
A 12-week consultation on the Ministry of Justice’s (MOJ) proposals to modernise lasting powers of attorney (LPA) is now being analysed following the end of the consultation in October. The MOJ reports that over 300 responses were received through the online hub, post and by email from stakeholders and members of the public. Alongside the […]
Dan and Ben complete the Tower Street Finance team of 2021
As part of our continued growth, we’ve welcomed four new colleagues to the Tower Street Finance team over the last month and this week we’re excited to announce another two have joined us to complete our 2021 team. Dan Holland is the new addition to our business development team and Ben Ivory will be strengthening […]
Rules change on funeral pricing transparency
The Competition and Marketing Authority (CMA) has brought in new rules ensuring that all UK funeral directors make their pricing information easily accessible for customers. The CMA new rules require directors to display pricing information, alongside an additional options price list. In the windows of funeral homes, customers will now be able to find a […]
5 things you need to know about the upcoming changes to IHT reporting
The changes to IHT excepted estates rules are vastly approaching and will see the simplification of the administrative burden placed on most estates going through probate or confirmation. Below, we detail 5 key things you need to know about the changes and explain what they are, what they mean for those administering an estate and how Exizent can help legal service firms continue to show value to clients amidst the changes. Why are the changes happening? […]
Inheritance Data is pleased to launch the most comprehensive share search available to market
Inheritance Data has secured exclusive rights to a data set that covers the top FTSE 350 companies, LSE Main, AIM, Aquis Exchange, and Venture Capital Trusts. Our thorough Financial Asset Search request now includes a full search of these. It is reported that the value of the top FTSE 350 companies is circa £2.2TN and […]
A review of 2021 in the wills and probate industry
Genealogy and asset repatriation specialists, Title Research, recap on this year’s biggest headlines in the Wills and probate sector in their new informative content. 2021: The year in review blog Title Research’s latest blog looks at some of the most popular topics within the legal sector that they’ve followed throughout 2021, including: The legal sector […]
MOJ responds to rising demand for free legal advice
A new report from the Ministry of Justice (MOJ) demonstrates how government funding has maintained and expanded vital access to free specialist legal advice. Through the Covid-19 Specialist Advice Services Scheme (CSASS), £5.4 million was awarded in 2020/21 by the MOJ and Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport to the Law Centres Network and […]