How to Fake a Ruby
When it comes to gemstones appearances can be deceiving and what looks at first glance to be a ruby can actually be a clever combination of glass and garnet. Even when the stone is natural it may have had a little cosmetic help along the way. For probate professionals this matters as the value of […]
Why international bankruptcy searches are a must in estate administration
In an increasingly global world, relying solely on UK bankruptcy checks is no longer enough. With a rising number of beneficiaries living abroad and bankruptcy laws differing by jurisdiction, the risks to professional executors are real. A bankruptcy search is essential to ensure estate funds are lawfully distributed. Failing to perform a search can lead […]
Legal sector faces ‘turning point’ as more than half anticipate leaving their role within the next 5 years due to overload and burnout
The legal sector faces a turning point as more than half of people responding to a survey on their mental health and wellbeing said they anticipated leaving their role within the next five years, and a third said they anticipated leaving the legal sector completely as the normalisation of overworking has played a sizeable role […]
Coodes acquires local rival to ‘strengthen presence across Cornwall and Devon’
One of the UK’s longest established law firms has acquired a local rival in a move which ‘strengthens its presence across Cornwall and Devon” after Coodes Solicitors acquired Christopher Key Solicitors Coodes can trace its roots back to 1747 and currently operates from eight offices in Cornwall and Devon with 180 staff. The acquisition of […]