Protecting assets from divorce

Around 42% of UK marriages end in divorce. With divorce rates in 2021 reaching their highest in seven years, this increase illustrates the importance of ensuring a stable financial future for clients where marriage is a concern. Can they protect their assets in the event of a divorce – and if so, how can this […]

Report reveals concern over ‘cowboys’ providing unregulated legal services

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A new report has revealed both regulated and unregulated legal services providers are concerned over the “cowboys” providing lower quality legal services with lower standards and no regulation. The report, commissioned by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) and undertaken by Frontier Economics, The DataCity, and BMG Research, set out to better understand the unregulated legal […]

LPAs: OPG seeks clarification from Court of Protection on several issues

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The Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) has sought clarification from the Court of Protection on several issues relating to the scope of a lasting power of attorney (LPA). The OPG, which was appointed to oversee LPAs under the Mental Capacity Act 2005, has brought nine consolidated cased referring to a handful of frequently arising […]

Cohabitation reform: MPs call on government to rethink response to landmark report

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The government has been urged to rethink its response to – and, in many cases, rejection of – the cohabitation law reform proposals put forward by the Women and Equalities Committee last year. The report highlighted the lack of legal protection afforded to cohabiting couples, with Resolution describing their position as one of “legal limbo”. Key […]

New guide set to help families access trust funds of disabled young adults

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A new guide has been launched to help parents and carers better understand their rights and how to manage the finances of disabled young people should they lose the capacity to make decisions for themselves. The government published consultation published in February which found many parents were unaware of the steps they have to take […]

78% believe retirement age should be lowered, survey reveals

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A new survey has revealed that 78% of respondents believe the retirement age in the UK should be lowered, whilst 42% of Brits would prefer to leave the UK and live abroad for their retirement. The survey, conducted by investment comparison site Investing Reviews, asked over 2,000 users their opinions and attitudes towards retirement, pensions […]

British Wills and Probate Awards 2023: Three weeks left to enter

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There are now just three weeks remaining for entries to the British Wills and Probate Awards 2023, with final submissions due by Friday 14th July, the following week. The event is set to take place at a brand new venue, Manchester’s Kimpton Clocktower Hotel, on Wednesday 11th October 2023. The awards – now in their sixth year – […]