LPA reforms – what do they mean for practitioners?
In a move to modernise the lasting powers of attorney (LPA) system, the government will make the LPA application process completely online. However, The Law Society has raised concerns that vulnerable and disabled people could be detrimentally affected by the digitisation. The government has promised the new online system will improve safeguards against fraud and […]
Exizent continue sponsorship of the British Wills & Probate Awards for 2022
Following a successful award ceremony in 2021, Exizent have continued to show their support at this year’s British Wills and Probate Awards, brought to us by Today’s Wills & Probate. Since launching in 2018 to recognise the work of businesses and practitioners up and down the country in the Wills and Probate sector, the awards […]
Applying for a Statutory Will: when should I instruct a genealogist?
When a Statutory Will is written on the behalf of an individual who has lost capacity, there are many things to be considered. Title Research’s new blog discusses when these Wills should be made, the application and execution process, and a Statutory Will case study. More specifically, it answers: What is a Statutory Will? Are […]
Kings Court Trust’s blog summarises what to do when someone dies
When a loved one passes away, the first steps can be overwhelming. There are a number of tasks that need to be completed and it’s often hard to prioritise, making a difficult time even more stressful. Kings Court Trust’s new blog aims to simplify the initial steps for your clients by covering: How to obtain […]
92% of lawyers have faced stress or burnout, study finds
Survey finds 92% of lawyers have experienced stress or burnout because of their job, with more than a 25% experiencing it daily Legatics, developers of the leading legal transaction management platform, today announced the findings of a new survey conducted in collaboration with YouGov that reveals the impact stress, burnout and over work are having […]
CTT remote Estate Planning Foundation Course – Part 1
14th – 21st June – 9:30am – 1pm If your business has taken a hit thanks to the global pandemic changing client priorities, why not expand your offerings? Instead of cost-cutting, adding additional services can generate new revenue streams and future proof your practice. Estate Planning has thrived throughout the last year, with some firms […]
Hybrid working here to stay – is it the best of both worlds?
The ONS has published an article looking at the role of hybrid working in future: Is hybrid working here to stay? – Office for National Statistics (ons.gov.uk). Sarah Coles, senior personal finance analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown, gave her thoughts on the merits of hybrid working: “Hybrid working promises the best of both worlds, but as prices rise, […]
Women in the law exhibition launched in London
Exhibition of trailblazing women in the law launched at the Royal Courts of Justice in London To celebrate the centenary of the first woman at the Bar, the Courts and Tribunals Judiciary announced a free exhibition that is available for all to view in the Royal Courts of Justice in London. Dr Ivy Williams was […]
Law Society: UK-Mexico trade talks should lock in legal services market access
The UK has started its free trade agreement (FTA) talks with Mexico, with solicitors’ leaders hoping negotiators will lock in current legal services market access and increase trade in other sectors. The International Trade Secretary launched negotiations on a new UK-Mexico Free Trade Agreement (FTA) alongside her Mexican counterpart, Tatiana Clouthier, in London last week. […]