Almost 40 million people have not written a will

Almost 40 million people (around 70 per cent of UK adults) have not written a will, according to a recent survey. The research, commissioned by Co-Op Legal Services, found that more than half of those without a will (51 per cent) said they had not yet got round to making one, while one fifth (19 […]

SRA launches consultation on client monies

The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has launched its anticipated consultation on client money in legal services to review whether it remains appropriate for law firms to continue to hold significant funds in their accounts. The regulator announced plans to launch its consultation last week with SRA Chair Anna Bradley saying the reforms would tighten the […]

Terminally ill could access assisted dying in three weeks under new bill

A new assisted dying Bill, introduced by Labour MP Kim Leadbeater, could allow terminally ill individuals in England and Wales to end their lives within three weeks, pending legal and medical approvals. Published on Monday, the legislation proposes a series of rigorous safeguards, positioning it as one of the most cautious frameworks for assisted dying […]

HMCTS hosts new ‘meet the Team’ probate sessions across key regions

Following a series of “meet the team” sessions in Birmingham, Liverpool, and Newcastle, HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS) has announced additional events for probate practitioners in the South-East, South-West, and South Wales. Designed to offer insight into the workings of the Probate Service, these sessions are an ideal chance for practitioners to engage directly […]

New probate lender enters the market

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York-based Advanced Inheritance has announced its arrival as one of the UK’s first probate lending specialists, with the aim of helping consumers who are impacted by increasing delays in the estate administration process. Advanced Inheritance, which became authorised by the FCA in October, offers loans to both beneficiaries and executors, with the loans repaid directly […]

Probate administration; better or worse?

Today's Wills and Probate Podcast

What is the current sentiment across the profession around wills, probate, client experience, speed of administration, attitude toward financial services… that is the topic of the latest Today’s Wills and Probate which delves into the recently published “Bereavement Index”; an annual report tracking the key issues facing individuals and firms dealing with the administration of […]