Half of 18-44 year-olds ‘want prenups to protect digital assets’
A new survey from Irwin Mitchell suggests a lack of clarity and legal transparency over digital assets is leading young people to seek protection through pre-nuptial agreements. The survey of 1,000 UK asset holders aged between 18 and 44 revealed 67% of participants don’t believe the law has kept up with the growth of digital […]
New company will guarantee probate property sales if buyer pulls out after exchange
Executors selling residential property included within an estate will be guaranteed the full sale price if the buyer pulls out after contracts have been exchanged, in a new service which aims to mitigate the risks associated with the transactions. ClozeSure will guarantee executors 100% of the agreed sale price if the buyer fails to complete […]
Section 50: How and when to remove an executor
When do executor disputes cross the line into legal grounds for removal? Nicola K Smith explains what to consider in her weekly look at dealing with disputes. Removing an executor isn’t something anyone wants to do lightly but sometimes, it’s essential. When tensions run high or administration grinds to a halt, families and professionals […]