The SWW 28 years on
The Society of Will Writers and Estate Planning Practitioners began as an idea amongst five business owners who had a vision of creating a totally independent representative body for will writers. Launching the SWW in April 1994 played a vital role in kickstarting the estate planning profession at a time when there was no easily […]
Topical Talks podcast discusses Inheritance Act claims with Caroline Miller
In the latest episode of Title Research’s podcast, Topical Talks, Anthony Allsopp is joined by Caroline Miller, Partner and Head of Private Client Disputes at Wedlake Bell LPP, to explore the topic of claims against estates. As well as discussing testamentary freedom and an example intestacy case, they cover: Who can bring a claim against […]
Arranging an LPA is one way to stay in control after a dementia diagnosis
Monday 16th May marks the start of Dementia Action Week. According to the Alzheimer’s Society, there are currently around 900,000 people living with dementia in the UK. As dementia tends to affect people over the age of 65 (although it can also start at a younger age) the number of people affected by dementia is […]
UK’s largest heir hunter wins Probate Research Firm Of The Year at the 2022 PRAs
The UK’s largest probate genealogy company has won the most prestigious category of Probate Research Firm of the Year at the 2022 UK Probate Research Awards (PRAs) – presented live in London by criminal barrister and television personality, Rob Rinder. Danny Curran, an heir hunting entrepreneur who founded forensic genealogy firm Finders International, was awarded […]
Law Society responds to Queen’s Speech
The Law Society of England and Wales responded to the Queen’s Speech which took place on Tuesday, announcing a range of new bills and reforms. Law Society president I. Stephanie Boyce has commented on the announcements made in the speech, as well as any issues that may arise as a result of the speech’s omissions. […]
