Common problems for private clients – CPD event
Estatesearch is pleased to support the Hertfordshire Law Society at this CPD session on 15th June. Join the Hertfordshire Law Society as they look at people tracing and unclaimed assets in connection with the administration of estates and recent developments and updates in trust legislation. Start Date: Wednesday 15 June 2022 Time: 10:00am-12:00 Location: This event is being […]
Wills and probate during the Queen’s reign
As the country prepares to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee, Today’s Wills and Probate has looked back at the development of the law and society during Her Majesty’s reign.
Law Society comments on LPA modernisation
More needs to be done to ensure disabled, vulnerable and older people are not negatively affected by new digital Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) services announced by government as it concluded its consultation on these, the Law Society of England and Wales said. LPAs give sweeping powers over life decisions when an individual’s mental capacity […]
April IHT receipts up £10m on last year, figures show
The latest tax figures from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) have revealed that inheritance tax (IHT) receipts during April were £0.5 billion, which is £10 million higher than in the same period a year earlier. According to HMRC, higher receipts are likely due to a combination of higher volumes of wealth transfers that took place […]
1150% increase in SRA’s fining power “not appropriate”
Safeguards needed to offset exponential rise in regulator fining powers, says Law Society The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) is set to reform its approach to financial penalties including an increase of its fining powers by 1,150% without balancing these changes with appropriate safeguards, the Law Society of England and Wales said. “It is disappointing the […]
Today’s Training partners with HTF Legal
Today’s Wills and Probate has partnered with Helen Forster of HTF Legal to provide live and on-demand legal training for private client practitioners and willwriters. Today’s Training was launched in 2020 with the intention of providing a “value add” service for readers of Today’s Wills and Probate and Today’s Conveyancer. Covering a range of topics […]
Shakespeare Martineau merges with Bristol’s GL Law
National firm Shakespeare Martineau has this week merged with Bristol-headquartered firm GL Law. The merger is expected to add more than £4.5 million in revenue and 60 staff to GL Law. The firm is set to adopt the branding of Shakespeare Martineau, which is part of Ampa, the legal and professional services group. Acting for […]
Women in Wills Exeter networking lunch recap
Women in Wills, a group which fosters collaboration between women across the wills and probate sector, held a networking lunch at The Jockey Club at Exeter Racecourse on Thursday. The focus of the meeting was charities and legacies. Speaking at the event was Lucy Gill of Foot Anstey LLP. Lucy has acted for large national […]