Webinar Announcement – Avoiding Inheritance Fireworks: Navigating the Rules of Intestacy
Join us on Tuesday 5th November 2024, as Anglia Research hosts a sparking webinar on the Rules of Intestacy in England and Wales. Why Attend? Whether you’re a probate practitioner, a Court of Protection professional, or even working in Family Law, understanding the rules of intestacy is essential. These rules can have a far-reaching impact, […]
The Dark Secret Hiding in the Filing Cabinet
By Mark Taylor, Sales Manager, Estatesearch There is a dark secret hiding in the filing cabinets of many professional firms. At least in the cabinets of those firms that offer Will writing services and it’s time to bring it out into the open. The challenge with Wills is not only do they last a long […]
Majority of cohabiting couples ‘unaware of inheritance risks without a will’, poll reveals
A new survey conducted by Will Aid has revealed an “alarming gap” in public understanding about inheritance laws affecting cohabiting couples. The survey found that 68% of cohabitees were unaware of the rules of intestacy and what happens to their estate if they die without a will. This lack of awareness could have devastating consequences […]
Law Commission proposes reusing graves to address UK’s burial space shortage
The UK could face a burial space crisis unless outdated laws from the 19th century are reformed, the Law Commission has warned. To combat overcrowding in cemeteries, it has proposed a series of measures, including the reuse of graves in all burial grounds, including those owned by the Church of England. The Commission raised concerns […]
Poll shows public opposition to IHT increases remains strong
A YouGov poll commissioned by law firm Kingsley Napley shows a majority of the British public (64%) favour raising the £325k threshold at which IHT must be paid and there continues to be strong opposition (69% of the public) to increasing the current 40% rate at which IHT is levied. The research comes just weeks […]
Wills and Probate Risk and Compliance Conference 2025
After last year’s successful inaugural event, booking is now open for the second Wills and Probate Risk and Compliance Conference, which will be held on Thursday 13th March 2025 in Leeds. The event will be hosted by leading experts who will share their knowledge as part of a day of insight and discussion covering the […]
Sell-out ceremony welcomes online viewers for #BWAPAwards2024
By this time next week the winners of The British Wills and Probate Awards 2024, sponsored by CTT Group, will have been revealed at the glitzy ceremony hosted at Manchester’s Kimpton Clocktower Hotel. The awards has now officially sold out but there is still the opportunity to join in the celebrations via the live stream […]
Women in Wills is back
After a short summer break, the Women in Wills group is back and has hosted two events for its members in September. The group had a record number of attendees register for ‘Will in Different Jurisdictions’. The online event saw a panel of will writers compare and contrast the validity, execution and intestacy rules of […]
New bill to recognise digital assets as “property” will help victims of cryptocurrency scams
Roman Kubiak TEP, Partner and Head of Private Wealth Disputes, discusses the Property (Digital Assets etc) Bill recently introduced by the Government. Introduction On 11 September 2024, a new bill was introduced to the House of Lords; the Property (Digital Assets etc) Bill (‘the Bill’). The primary purpose of the Bill is to provide clarity […]
Don’t forget about attendance allowance
Dean Morgan is the Managing Director of a franchise of Grey Matters Consultancy; a business founded with the aim of meeting the needs of those in retirement at the point they need additional assistance, and for offering guidance to those who have the responsibility for their care. Dean is himself a franchisee based in Cardiff […]
Will Capital Gains Tax increase in the Budget?
Rob Morgan, Chief Investment Analyst at Charles Stanley Capital Gains Tax (CGT) is paid on the profits of the sale of assets – outside of tax efficient vehicles such as ISAs and Pensions – and there is speculation it could be a target in the Budget on 30th October. CGT is not exactly a big […]
