Further safeguards required to prevent probate fraud after government resumes publication of the Bona Vacantia list, says The Estate Registry
The Estate Registry (TER), which provides a suite of end-of-life admin services, broadly welcomes the recent resumption of the publication of the Bona Vacantia list by the government as a step toward greater transparency in the administration of unclaimed estates. However, growing concerns remain about whether this measure alone is sufficient to protect legitimate relatives […]
Use of AI is ‘affecting judgement of junior lawyers’
The use of AI in legal work is increasing the speed at which junior lawyers work, but has “significant implications” on how they learn and develop legal judgement, new research suggests. The findings from LexisNexis Legal & Professional reveal more than half (58%) of the 863 legal professionals surveyed who use AI tools said they […]
Professional Probate Partnership stages CPD event in Leeds
The Professional Probate Partnership (PPP) will stage its first CPD practice and development event in Leeds tomorrow (Tuesday), following a series of successful events in Birmingham, London and Bristol last year. The event, which will be held at Banyan Bar & Kitchen, City Square, between 4pm and 6pm, offers probate professionals an opportunity to gain […]
LawCare’s free webinar will share tips on dealing with anxiety
This Thursday, LawCare, the mental health charity for the legal sector, is running a free webinar offering practical ways to cope with anxiety. The webinar is being staged as part of Time to Talk Day on 5 February, which encourages legal professionals to talk openly and honestly about mental health in the workplace. Anxiety remains […]