Read Title Research’s blog, ‘Intestacy in Scotland: Understanding Scottish succession rules’
Title Research has almost 60 years of experience in probate genealogy and asset repatriation. Their expert teams can help you overcome the common pitfalls of estate administration, expediting the process and mitigating risk for you and your clients. Title Research’s blog looks specifically at the rules of intestacy in Scotland and how they differ from […]
Client blog: How to find a Will and other important documents
April is Stress Awareness Month. With emotions running high after a death, locating important documents can cause additional stress and anxiety at an already difficult time. To help your clients navigate this, Kings Court Trust’s blog answers frequently asked questions about finding a Will and other important documents. The blog covers: What is considered an important document? What steps should be […]
Contested probate cases rose to 122 in 2023, statistics reveal
In 2023 there were 122 contested probate cases, up from 116 cases in 2022, according to the Ministry of Justice Family Court Statistics. Philip Collins, Partner at Winckworth Sherwood, said that it “isn’t at all surprising” that there has been a rise in contested probate claims. He said: “We know that significant amounts of wealth, […]
Increase in LPA registrations in 2023 – statistics reveal
Statistics from the Family Court reveal a notable surge in Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) registrations in 2023, surpassing a million for the first time. The data, covering October to December 2023, indicates a 37% rise in registrations, credited to the streamlined online application process and the aging demographic. Stacey Love, Technical Manager at Canada […]
Charity legacy income expected to break records amid probate backlog reduction
The Institute of Legacy Management reports a significant surge in new legacies received by charities, marking a potential record-breaking year for legacy income. According to their findings, the probate backlog has been substantially reduced by “at least 10,000” over the past six months. Legacy Foresight, a consortium in the field, highlighted in November that around […]
UK memory clinics to trial blood tests for dementia diagnosis
Memory clinics across the UK are set to initiate trials utilising blood tests for the diagnosis of dementia, aiming to facilitate early access to care, support, and potential new drug treatments. A joint research effort by University College London and the University of Oxford will engage approximately 5,000 volunteers over a five-year period to study […]
Co-op Legal Services reports profit surge amidst strategic growth moves
Co-op Legal Services has announced an increase in profits – operating profits surged by 163% to £21 million in the year ending 31 December, accompanied by a 48% rise in revenue to £68 million. The company experienced a 20% uptick in new probate clients and a notable 37% increase in estate planning matters compared to […]
Women in Wills update
Women in Wills have been making some behind the scenes changes with the appointment of the new for 2024 Chair, Paige Gouldthorpe (Deputy Head & Court of Protection Specialist – Fosters Solicitors) and a fantastic committee to help lead and develop the membership group. We are extremely pleased to announce our new 2024 Committee: Claire […]
Cybersecurity resilience is a ‘must for the modern legal landscape’ after Australian law firm data leaked
In January and February of 2023, cybercriminals targeted six law firms with the GootLoader and FakeUpdates malware. In the same year, the Australian commercial law firm HWL Ebsworth experienced a ransomware attack, where Russian-linked hackers claimed to have accessed sensitive client information and employee data. It was reported in May by the Australian Financial Review that hackers […]
“State of the Nation” Summit returns in May
An evening designed to foster discussion and debate on the current opportunities and challenges facing the will writing, probate, tax, trusts and estate planning community returns on 8th May following its successful return in 2023. Tickets are available to purchase via the links below. The Today’s Wills and Probate “State of the Nation” summit brought […]
