Lawtech 365 launch revolutionary ID verification tech “DynamicID”
Lawtech 365, a premier provider of legal technology, has announced the release of “DynamicID”, a cutting-edge biometrics identity verification software based on NFC technology. Developed in the UK, DynamicID is the most advanced solution of its kind, providing a secure and convenient method for verifying identities online. The technology is currently incorporated as the primary […]
OPG ends death certificate requirement for verification of death
The Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) has done away with the requirement to send in a death certificate following notification that somebody has died, it announced this week. Moving forwards, deaths will be verified using the Passport Office (HMPO) Life Event Verification system. This system, which the OPG says is a “safe and efficient […]
Law Commission to review “ancient laws” on disposal of deceased
The Law Commission of England and Wales is set to review the “ancient laws” that govern the process of dealing with the remains of the deceased, aiming to “[bring] them into line with modern needs”. The Law Commission said the rules and regulations that cover the disposal of a person’s body after they pass away […]
Cost of dying nears all-time high
New research has revealed the overall cost of dying is nearing an all-time high following a significant rise during 2022. The average cost now sits at £9,200, 3.8% higher than the cost of £8,864 seen in 2021. Curiously, the average cost of a funeral has fallen for the second consecutive year – down 2.5% to […]
Court of Protection Vice President speaks out amidst concern over s.49 reports
Mr Justice Hayden, Vice President of the Court of Protection, has published a letter reinstating the position of Section 49 MCA 2005 reports following concern over the “scope and ambit” of their use. Hayden J had met with NHS Mental Health Directors as well as Mrs Justice Hilder prior to the letter, which read as […]
1 in 2 expecting to inherit property as cost rises to £20k
New research has revealed over half (58%) of adults in the UK are expecting to inherit at least one residential property in their lifetime, though rising costs are driving an increased number to take out loans to cover the process. According to a poll of 2,000 adults by Tower Street Finance, 64% would need to […]
The Finders International Story
In this first Today’s Wills and Probate podcast of 2023 host David Opie is joined by founder of Finders International, Danny Curran. In 2022 Finders International celebrated its 25th Anniversary and in this podcast Danny discusses the challenges of running a business that has seen so much change since 1997, the changing face of genealogy […]
HMRC steps up its investigations on inheritance tax: What it means for clients
The Telegraph recently reported that HMRC is “targeting bereaved families with a raid on inheritance tax after it clawed back a record £326m through investigations last year”. This will be a worry to many families, given that Inheritance Tax (IHT) is arguably no longer just a tax on the super wealthy. With house prices having […]
New conference to provide marketing and business development advice launches
A new legal conference and awards has been launched to educate private client lawyers on the importance, and benefits of marketing, and business development. The Legal Growth Conference & Awards will be held on 4th April at DoubleTree by Hilton Lincoln. Hosted by Legal Growth founder Tom Stansfield, the events has been billed as an […]