Only 46% of over 40’s have a Will
Only 46% of over 40’s have a Will according to research conducted by Remember a Charity, released in conjunction with Remember a Charity week which concludes on Sunday 17th September. The poll showed that around 60% of UK adults have not yet written their Will; a statistic which remains largely unchanged in recent years. As […]
Voting for 2023 Industry Champion closes tonight
Voting for the 2023 Today’s Wills and Probate Industry Champion, sponsored by Arken, closes at midnight tonight (15th September). It’s your last chance to vote for your worthy winner of this prestigious award at The British Wills and Probate Awards, sponsored by CTT Group. Launched in 2021, the category recognises individuals who have made a […]
PII costs “not expected to fall in the near term”
Joint research by the Legal Services Board (LSB) and Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has identified key trends in the professional indemnity insurance market. The research found that the average PII premium is now equivalent to 5% of a law firm’s annual turnover but also points to the potential for continued market consolidation as one fifth […]
New appointment to Law Society Wills and Equity Committee
A Maidenhead based solicitor has been appointed to The Law Society’s Wills and Equity Committee following her successful application. Circe Law founder Jade Gani has been admitted onto the committee which advises on law and process reform across the wills, trusts and probate sector and supports the development of up-to-date professional advice and guidance. Applications […]
Rule of law “eroded” says landmark report
An influential legal charity has lambasted the current state of the UK legal system, describing how a “regression” in the rule of law “threatens the very democratic fabric of our nation.” JUSTICE, a cross party legal reform charity, has released a comprehensive new report entitled “The State We’re in: Addressing Threats & Challenges to the […]
Tech platforms failing consumers on legacy settings
Research into the legacy provisions of leading tech organisations has revealed that more work must be done to support users, and loved ones of those who die or become incapacitated. Ten major providers have been assessed and scored on a newly released Digital Legacy Scorecard which rates the platform on the extent to which the […]
