CLC seeks to expand its Continuous Professional Development requirements
The Council for Licensed Conveyancers (CLC) is proposing major changes to its Continuous Professional Development (CPD) requirements, moving towards an outcomes-focused approach. In its latest consultation, the CLC sets out a new set of principles which will involve changes for individuals, as well as introducing a universal CPD requirement for CLC firms. These proposals will […]
A review of 2022 news stories by Kings Court Trust
This year has provided a lot of challenges and changes, both in general and within the probate and estate administration industry. Kings Court Trust’s latest blog summarises some of the key industry stories and updates that have been in the news in 2022, including: Inheritance Tax reporting for excepted estates The extension of virtual Will […]
Planning for clients with an IHT liability (part 2)
What we will cover: Inheritance Tax and Life Policies- What you need to know. How to correctly insure for IHT both on gifts and death. Ensuring that all of your client’s life policies do not cause or add to their IHT problem. Business Relievable Investments cutting the wait from seven to two years. An estate planner’s […]
HMCTS update on the probate service for legal professionals
This webinar will 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 of the probate service the data/advice HMCTS will provide […]
Webinar: Private client – industry review and expectations for 2023
To round off the calendar year, we’re joined (as is now tradition!) by Ian Bond of Thursfields Solicitors to give us a comprehensive overview of the private client industry as a whole in 2022. Ian will then look ahead to what lies ahead for private client professionals in 2023 – and the challenges solicitors and […]
Report suggests single mothers worry most about post-retirement plans
Single parents average almost £250,000 less in assets than co-parents, reports reveals A new report has shown the demographics of those who are most concerned about retirement and pension plans, with single mothers most concerned about money after retirement. The Scottish Widows Women and Retirement Report 2022 found that 72% of single mothers are concerned […]