SRA sets out new approach to financial penalties
Safeguards proposed by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) to increase the transparency and accountability of its enforcement processes do not go far enough, the Law Society of England and Wales have said. Lubna Shuja, President of the Law Society, said: “The SRA’s internal fining powers increased from £2,000 to £25,000 in July this year for […]
Webinar: HMCTS update on the probate service for legal professionals
HM Courts and Tribunals Service have announced a free webinar aiming to provide an overview of the performance of the probate service in the past year, information on the latest data on applications, and plans to improve the service. It will also provide an outlook on: the current status of the service the future performance […]
Inheritance Tax – amend it, abolish it or not?
Inheritance tax (IHT) is possibly one of the most talked about taxes (after Income Tax) in the UK. For some, it is the most unpopular tax; for others, it is the most justifiable tax. Here we look at the views for and against it, and whether the likelihood is for it to be abolished. The […]
