‘High risk’ legal services NRA classification not proportionate, Law Society claims

The newly published UK National Risk Assessment (NRA) of Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing has been greeted with disappointment by the Law Society of England and Wales, with president Richard Atkinson pointing out the lack of prosecutions in the so-called ‘high risk’ legal sector. The 2025 NRA, produced by HM Treasury and the Home Office, […]
How prepaid funeral plans are a strategic tool for estate planning

Comprehensive estate planning now extends beyond wills and trusts. For legal and probate professionals, identifying tools that offer practical and emotional benefits to clients is vital. One such overlooked tool is prepaid funeral plans. These plans offer benefits that streamline the probate process, mitigating potential family disputes over arrangements and costs, while safeguarding the deceased’s […]