SRA releases new sanctions questionnaire
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has released a new questionnaire compelling law firms to report on their firm’s approach to financial sanctions. The assessment should outline how the firm is ensuring compliance with the current financial sanctions regime. The window for responses is 2nd – 31st May 2023. Below is the SRA’s guidance related to […]
Experts warn that estate administrators are sleepwalking into IHT risks
His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs office has clarified its position on how and when it will be prepared to offer a grant of probate on credit where inheritance tax is due to be paid, and in doing so, experts are warning that it casts doubt on the approach that is often used by professional estate […]
Irwin Mitchell hires ‘top Private Client Litigator’ in London
Irwin Mitchell has added to its Private Client Services Team in London with the appointment of partner Sangita Manek. The team describes itself as “the second largest private client team in the country and one of the largest contentious probate teams with 50 lawyers nationwide”. Sangita has over 25 years’ experience specialising in contentious probate […]
