Statutory Legacy sum set to be raised later this month
The government has confirmed that it has laid a Statutory Instrument to set a new Statutory Legacy (fixed net sum) of £322,000 which will come into effect on 26th July 2023. The Statutory Legacy is the sum – which currently stands at £270,000 – to which the surviving spouse or civil partner of a person […]
LPA registrations up a third on this time last year
New data released by the Ministry of Justice has revealed that the number of lasting powers of attorney (LPA) registered in the first quarter of 2023 is up 33% on the same period last year. Specifically, there were 269,537 LPAs registered between January and Match, with a further 1,477 enduring powers of attorney making up […]
Co-op set to offer water cremations in first major funeral shift for 120 years
Co-op Funeralcare are set to introduce the biggest change to funerals in over 120 years as water cremation, also known as resomation, is to be made available in the UK. In a move that is set to revolutionise the way we say goodbye to loved ones, the UK’s leading funeral provider, Co-op Funeralcare, is set […]
Digital Assets Search for private client solicitors hits the market
Key legal technology provider Estatesearch has launched a new Digital Assets Search for private client solicitors to help support them in extending their estate administration processes to online accounts. The Digital Assets Search went live in testing phase at the beginning of June and is now available to order alongside Estatesearch’s Financial Profile Searches, extending […]
