Inheriting abroad: What every executor needs to know about resealing probate
Losing someone close to you is never easy, and sorting out their affairs can feel overwhelming, particularly if they owned assets in more than one country. If you’re acting as an executor or legal representative, you may find yourself facing the unfamiliar world of resealing Grants of Probate. Let’s break down what’s involved, why it […]
New podcast: Topical Talks with Vanessa Ugatti on charging your worth
Title Research are pleased share the latest episode of the Topical Talks podcast, featuring Vanessa Ugatti, True Worth Expert, keynote speaker, transformational trainer and coach, and author of the Amazon best-seller ‘How to Get Paid Your True Worth’. In this episode, Title Research are joined by Vanessa to discuss how she empowers Lawyers to move […]
‘Chosen family’ increasingly nominated for insurance pay outs
New research from Compare the Market claims that one in eight people have named ‘chosen family’ as their life insurance beneficiaries. The brand surveyed UK adults to understand how traditional assumptions around family, inheritance and financial dependency are changing. With 8.4 million people in the UK now living alone, ‘chosen family’, which the comparison website breaks down […]
Law Society ‘disappointed’ at lack of solicitors among 96 new KCs
Following the announcement that 96 barristers have been appointed as new King’s Council (KC) in England and Wales, the Law Society of England and Wales says it is “extremely disappointed” that no solicitors have been awarded the accolade. Monisha Shah, chair of the King’s Council selection panel, said the panel seeks to ensure the selection […]
Smith & Co incorporates Adept Legal to strengthen Suffolk presence
Female-led law firm Smith & Co has strengthened its presence across Suffolk with the incorporation of Adept Legal, bringing the two teams together to enhance legal services across the region. Adept Legal will now fall under the Smith & Co Solicitors banner to boost its private client and conveyancing offering. The firm now boasts a […]
High Court settles will dispute and finds testamentary capacity lacking due to insane delusions
Willans partner Claire Cox explains the significance of Ginger v Mickleburgh, a long-running case that clarifies the law on testamentary capacity and mental illness, and provides important guidance for families and legal practitioners. In Ginger v Mickleburgh, the High Court considered a long‑running family dispute involving the will of Michael Gwilliam of the Forest of Dean, […]