Misconceptions around estate planning could cost families dearly
Many people in the UK are confused about estate planning, writing a will and the laws of succession, latest research shows. A survey published last week by financial services giant Canada Life found that almost one in four (38 per cent) of respondents wrongly believed they would avoid probate if all their assets passed to […]
Chartered lawyer adds ‘another layer of confusion and complexity’ – Law Society hit back
The Law Society of England and Wales has hit back at the introduction of a ‘CILEX Chartered Paralegal’ as part of amendments to CILEX’s Royal Charter which provides formal recognition for CILEX paralegals. The Law Society has described the change as adding ‘another layer of confusion and complexity for consumers’ and fundamentally disagrees with the […]
Digital assets bill creates legal framework for third category of property
The Property (Digital Assets) etc Bill has moved to second reading after it was formally read for the first time in the House of Commons this week. Further detail of this Bill and proposed changes to the understanding of personal property have been published, acknowledging the work of the Law Commission in this area in […]