IHT receipts £0.6bn higher than last year – HMRC
Inheritance Tax receipts for April 2024 to November 2024 are £5.7 billion, which is £0.6 billion higher than the same period last year, according to HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC). Higher receipts from March 2022 are expected to be due to a combination of higher volumes of wealth transfers following recent IHT-liable deaths, recent rises […]
Hirachand v Hirachand sees Supreme Court rules against recovery of success fees in landmark case that shows ‘significant shift for inheritance claims’
The Supreme Court ruled against the recovery of success fees in a landmark inheritance case that saw a mother and her estranged daughter go head to head over the family estate. Hirachand v Hirachand,(Nalini Hirachand-Appellant, Sheila Hirachand -Katan Hirachand-Respondents)in a case highly anticipated by the wills and probate sector, was concluded to allow the inclusion […]
One of a kind: Clive Ponder
It is with profound sadness Today’s Wills and Probate learnt of the passing of Clive Ponder who died last week. As founder and Director of CTT Group, Clive was instrumental in driving the business forward alongside his long time friend and ally Bob Massey; and was a vocal advocate for the will writing profession. An […]
‘A blow for claimants, but the right decision in law’: Reactions to Supreme Court Ruling in Hirachand v Hirachand
The Supreme Court has made a landmark ruling on the way ‘no win, no fee’ agreements are treated in inheritance claims. Wright Hassall, the firm that represented the appellant in the case, and their client are “pleased” that the Supreme court has reached a positive conclusion and allowed the appeal. Following a hearing in January […]
Enhancing compliance: Insights from the SRA’s thematic review on professional obligations
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has conducted a thematic review of how firms and individuals engage with their professional obligations. This review highlights how firms access, understand, and integrate regulatory information, as well as areas for improvement to promote a culture of compliance and competence. The review engaged with 250 individuals through a survey, conducted […]
Kings Court Trust unveils new brand identity
Kings Court Trust, a provider of probate and estate administration services, has announced the launch of its refreshed brand. They have stated that the rebrand reflects extensive research and a deeper understanding of the needs of partners, clients, and the probate sector. It is designed to communicate the company’s values more clearly. Suzannah Taggart, Chief […]
Celebrating Women in Wills in 2024
2024 has been a year of growth and development for Today’s Wills and Probate networking group Women in Wills. Women in Wills was set up in 2017 by Karen Babington to provide Collaboration, Insight and Support for women working in the private client sector. This year’s event programme has brought these objectives to life which has allowed […]
