First finalists revealed for The British Wills and Probate Awards 2023

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Today’s Wills and Probate can today reveal the full shortlist for this year’s edition of The British Wills and Probate Awards, supported by headline sponsor CTT Group and networking sponsor Exizent. The revered black-tie ceremony – now entering its sixth year – has become one of the most significant dates in the calendar of the […]

The Inheritance Act 1975: Time to bring a claim?

Claimants who wish to bring a claim under the Act must do so within six months of the date of the Grant of Probate or Letters of Administration. If the Grant has been extracted, the six month date by which to bring a claim can be easily calculated. In circumstances where details of the date […]

New Square Chambers welcomes new tenant John Campbell

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John Campbell joins New Square Chambers, specialising in Property, Trusts, Wills & Estates and Commercial Litigation. John deals with complex and high value disputes in the High Court, County Court and Property Tribunals. Since joining the Bar in 2008, John has developed an “impressive practice with a diverse client base, including companies, private individuals and […]

LSB to review enforcement tools available to regulators

The Legal Services Board (LSB) has announced that it plans to review the enforcement and investigative tools available to legal services regulators, including the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA).   This could include increasing financial penalties available to regulators, as well as enabling regulators to proactively gather information and share intelligence to help them detect and address […]