Kings Court Trust’s blog explains locating a will upon death
A step that often causes family members additional stress and anxiety when someone dies is locating the deceased’s important documents. This includes the Will but also includes other paperwork such as pension details, insurance policies, and bank and/or building society accounts. The process of locating these documents can also be emotionally difficult for loved ones […]
Future-proofing the wills and probate sector: how to simplify workflows in a complex market
Everything is more complicated than it was 20 years ago. As such, we must always be prepared to adopt anything that has the potential to make our lives easier. The evolution of technology in Wills & Probate only complements this notion, driving speed and cost efficiencies among businesses, while leaving workforces with more time on their hands […]
Interest rates hit 1.25% as sharp rise continues
The monetary policy committee (MPC) of the Bank of England voted 6-3 to increase its base rate of interest by 0.25 percentage points to 1.25% on Thursday. This fifth consecutive interest rate rise means rates are now rising at the fastest level seen for 30 years. The Bank predicts that CPI inflation will be over […]
CTT Superhero Webinar No. 91: Trust Registration – an opportunity to grow your business!
Q. What is our Superhero Webinar offering this time? A. CTTC are registering all NEW Trusts for no additional cost!* And showing you that Trust Registration is an opportunity, not a threat to your estate planning business! Agenda: Trust Registration: – What is it? – Which trusts need to register? – When do the various […]
Title Research blog: finding missing beneficiaries
Looking for missing beneficiaries can delay the administration of an estate, and it’s often difficult to work out where to focus your search efforts. Title Research’s blog post explores how to overcome the challenge of missing or unknown heirs during estate administration. It covers: Initial steps you can take when tracing beneficiaries How a professional […]
Law Society welcomes interns for the #10000BlackInterns initiative
Five interns have started their six-week paid internship at the Law Society of England and Wales, as part of their participation in the #10000BlackInterns initiative. The initiative was founded to help broaden career opportunities for young Black people in the UK and address the underrepresentation of Black talent in many industries. The programme aims to […]