Avoiding Inheritance Fireworks Webinar: Navigating the Rules of Intestacy

Remember, remember the 5th November when Anglia Research will be hosting a sparking new webinar about the Rules of Intestacy in England and Wales, entitled Avoiding Inheritance Fireworks: Navigating the Rules of Intestacy. If you are working within the Wills & Probate sector, understanding the rules of intestacy is essential. These rules can have a […]
Partially destroyed will led family into High Court battle over an £800,000 estate

A partially destroyed will has led a family into a High Court battle over an £800,000 estate. The case was sparked when 92-year-old Carry Keats partially ripped up her will while in hospital during the last weeks of her life in 2022. The Wills Act, 1837 states that anyone can invalidate their will by “burning, […]
Ellisons Solicitors Strengthens its Wills, Trusts and Probate Team in Ipswich

Ellisons Solicitors has bolstered its Wills, Trusts and Probate team in Ipswich with the appointment of two experienced private client lawyers. Lorna Denton-Cardew joins as a Partner, bringing over 16 years’ experience in Private Client law. Specialising in Lasting Powers of Attorney, Wills, and inheritance tax matters for blended families, Lorna will lead the Ipswich […]
Nearly seven-year difference in life expectancy between individuals in neighbouring postcodes

People living in neighbouring postal districts can have dramatically different life expectancy after retirement, according to new research by WTW, which has analysed the longevity expectations of occupational pension scheme members in every postal district in the country. The findings, from WTW’s latest Postcode Mortality Model, show that the 10 postal districts with the highest […]