How can the industry increase the number of adults making a will?
New research has revealed that half of UK adults do not have a will. The survey, based on 2,000 UK adults, revealed that one in three (33%) adults who are aged 55 and over do not have a will in place. The region with the highest proportion of people who do not have a will […]
Charitable legacies under spotlight as Remember A Charity Week kicks off
The coming week (11th – 17th September) marks the beginning of Remember A Charity Week which will see all things charitable legacies take centre stage. Taking place every September, Remember A Charity Week is described as an opportunity for everyone to consider leaving a gift to a charity in their will once they have catered […]
STEP warns public against ‘cowboy’ will writers
The public has been warned of the dangers of “cowboy” will writers by the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) following the publication of its new report on the unregulated will writing sector. According to STEP, “dishonest, unqualified, and incompetent” will writers are causing bereaved families significant distress and leading to millions in extra […]
Gifts from ‘Bank of Family’ funding a third of home purchases
Financial gifts from family members are now supporting a third of property transactions, new research from Legal & General has found. This is expected to total some 318,400 transactions by the end of 2023, a third of the one million transactions predicted to get over the line by Zoopla. This is predicted to become 357,200 […]
Will-swindling killer pays £124,000 to victims’ families
A man who murdered a retired university teacher and admitted to defrauding his neighbour has paid more than £124,000 to their families after selling the flat he bought with their inheritance, it has been reported. This comes as recent reports regarding a new BBC drama series about Benjamin Field who defrauded the vulnerable by manipulating […]
Willwriting Academy Ltd Annual Conference 2023 is approaching
We are quickly approaching the date of the ‘Willwriting Academy Ltd Annual Conference 2023’, and we could not be more excited to introduce you to our jam-packed day of activity. The event is open to both IPW members and non-members. Professionals in a variety of fields would benefit in attending including Solicitors, Accountants, Willwriters, Probate […]
Inheritance Data expand platform capabilities to include Vacant Property Insurance
When conducting the administration of an estate, the Executor or Personal Representative is under obligation to protect any physical assets within the estate, including all property. Properties left empty once an individual has passed away can quickly become a problem, with traditional home insurance products often proving expensive and time consuming. Via our partner, Southey […]
Celebrating Innovation in Estate Planning: CTT Group – Our Headline Sponsor
Celebrating the Industry Today’s Wills & Probate are thrilled to be bringing you the highly anticipated British Wills & Probate Awards 2023 in October, an evening dedicated to honouring excellence and groundbreaking achievements in the industry. At the forefront of this year’s celebration stands CTT Group, our esteemed headline sponsor. This partnership stands as a […]
Lancaster-based will writing firm makes the finals in #BWAPAwards2023
Lancaster-based will writing firm Morecambe Bay Wills & Estates has made the finals in the British Wills & Probate Awards for the third time in a row, and this year in three separate categories. Morecambe Bay Wills and Estates has achieved three top spots in a prestigious awards ceremony that aims to recognise the best. […]
