STEP launches 21st annual Private Client Awards
We are excited to announce that the 2026 STEP Private Client Awards are now open for entries. STEP is a global professional membership body for lawyers, accountants, trustees and other practitioners that help families plan for their futures. This year marks the 21st anniversary of the Private Client Awards, which celebrate excellence in private client […]
Inheritance funding as a structured planning option in the new year
The start of a new year is often associated with fresh beginnings and a reshaping of priorities. It is also a period when finances are scrutinised, as the aftermath of festive seasonal spending, personal tax calculations and thoughts turning to planned holidays for the year converge. While many individuals use this time to reassess commitments […]
Executors removed after ‘seriously unreasonable behaviour’ amounted to misconduct
Two executors have been removed and ordered to pay costs after the High Court found that lengthy delays in the administration of an estate amounted to misconduct and seriously unreasonable behaviour. Anne Elizabeth Helme and Daniel Jones must also pay the costs of the litigation brought by beneficiaries. Sitting at Bristol’s Business and Property Courts, […]
Make time to talk about anxiety with LawCare
This Time to Talk Day, on 5 February, let’s make time to talk about mental health at work, so no one feels they have to cope with anxiety or other challenges alone. Talking openly and honestly about mental health in the workplace can help reduce stigma, ensure people feel less isolated, and make it easier […]
How large law firms are responding to compliance pressure
In the final instalment of our three-part series exploring compliance for law firms of all sizes, Legl product marketing manager Rick Jakubowski explains how large law firms, with more than 100 employees, should manage compliance. Large firms (101+ employees) are in a unique position when it comes to compliance. On the one hand, they […]