Jeremy Hunt confirmed as new Chancellor following Kwarteng’s departure
Jeremy Hunt has been confirmed as the new Chancellor of the Exchequer, becoming the fifth person to occupy Number 11 Downing Street since 2019. This comes as Kwasi Kwarteng was pushed out of Truss’ government earlier on Friday. The Rt Hon Jeremy Hunt MP @Jeremy_Hunt has been appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer @HMTreasury. pic.twitter.com/bldKWr3crG — […]
Business Branding vs Personal Branding
Over the last few weeks, Legal Growth Founder – Tom Stansfield has been traveling up and down the country attending client meetings, hosting training for law firms, attending conferences and meeting prospective clients. Some of this has been documented on both the Legal Growth socials but also on Tom’s… Why? It’s all about business branding, […]
Less than a week to go…
There is now less than one week to go until the 2022 British Wills and Probate Awards, sponsored by Property Solutions Group. Excitement has grown over the past six months since the launch of the ceremony this year, with the suitably named Grand Hotel in Birmingham playing host to what promises to be the biggest […]
“Slow and complicated” estate administration process going downhill – report
A new report has found that the “slow and complicated” estate administration process is increasing the stress, mental health concerns, and financial difficulties of those going through it – and it’s only getting worse. Exizent’s Annual Bereavement Index for 2022 revealed that 95% of individuals found at least part of the process stressful, with 23% […]
HMCTS issues update to Probate caveat application process
HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS) has announced upcoming changes to the Probate caveat application process. From Tuesday 25th October 2022, the process will be updated to become “simpler and more consistent for all users”. Probate practitioners and personal applicants can access the updated PA8A form to apply to stop an application for a grant […]
New membership body for estate practitioners launched
Thursday 6th October saw the formal launch of a new membership body for estate planning practitioners. Delayed since the Summer due to train strikes and the August holiday exodus, the launch event for the recently founded BEST Foundation was hosted at Worton Hall, Oxford. BEST, which stands for British Estate and Succession Trust Planning Practitioners, […]
What is “burnout” and why are lawyers more likely to experience it?
During a discussion hosted by Women in Wills on Thursday, the average lawyer, according to Lawcare, experiences a higher risk of burnout compared to the average worker. It was also revealed that half of family lawyers considered quitting in the previous three years and that 26% were actively looking to leave the profession last year, […]
Today’s Wills and Probate turns 8!
Wills, probate, trusts, tax, estate planning, inheritance, LPAs, regulation, legislation, caselaw… These are not topics you will find covered in your local newspaper – and they are seldom found in your national newspaper, either. But that’s not all. Views and opinions on such niche topics, mental health and wellbeing, technological developments affecting the law, industry […]
Research reveals quarter of Baby Boomers don’t trust younger generations with inheritance
It has been revealed that 1-in-4 Baby Boomers don’t trust the younger generation to use their inheritance wisely, according to a national survey by professional services firm, Progeny. Additionally, nearly half (48%) of Baby Boomers say the attitudes and priorities of younger generations affect their decision-making around transferring wealth to the next generation. The research report […]
Cross-border issues for the incapacitated adult
Ann-Marie Aston, Partner at The Wilkes Partnership, considers the cross-border issues that arise regarding incapacitated adults Where an adult situated in England and Wales owns property but loses mental capacity, the law provides that their property can be managed either by a registered Lasting Power of Attorney or Deputy Order issued by the Court of […]
5 years of The British Wills and Probate Awards
The British Wills and Probate Awards celebrates its FIFTH year in 2022 at the aptly named Grand Hotel in Birmingham. Hosted as a hybrid event again on 20th October, with the in person ceremony simultaneously live-streamed via The British Wills and Probate Awards website, organisers Today’s Media have announced this year is a sell-out. Reflecting […]
Lubna Shuja inaugurated as president of the Law Society
The Law Society of England and Wales has confirmed that Lubna Shuja was this week inaugurated as its 178th president, becoming the first Asian, first Muslim, and seventh female president of the Society. This is the first time in the organisation’s 200-year history there will be two consecutive female presidents. What’s more, one of the […]