Estate planning increasingly complex, and more relevant in early life, report finds
Estate planning in the UK is becoming more complex, strategic and relevant earlier in life, according to a new report from LEAP Estates. The 2026 Private Client Industry Report ia based on aggregated, anonymised data from the LEAP, LEAP Estates, and Willsuite platforms, and analyses real private client activity across England and Wales during 2025. […]
Notify once, notify many: Making a meaningful difference in estate administration
Loss is never easy. When a loved one passes, families and executors may find themselves coping with the complex stages of grief while also navigating the practical burdens of estate administration. These tasks may include contacting banks, updating utilities, cancelling subscriptions, and notifying other creditors. Each time consuming call to an individual organisation often requires […]
SRA confirms ‘potential fraud and missing client money’ at PM Law
The Solicitors Regulation Authority has formally confirmed it is investigating “potential fraud, including the misappropriation of client money” at the Sheffield-based law firm PM Law after it unexpectedly closed on Monday 2nd February. In a statement published on the SRA website, Jonathan Peddie, executive director of legal and enforcement, confirmed the regulator is looking into […]
New digital fingerprint service protects wills from tampering and disputes
A new service from digital tech company adeus will prevent wills from being lost, tampered with, or disputed after death, the company says. True Wills creates a permanent digital fingerprint secured using blockchain technology, and is fully compliant with UK law. It works alongside traditionally executed paper wills, signed and witnessed as required by current […]
Foundation launches to tackle ‘overlooked’ funding gaps in private client services
A newly-launched foundation says it aims to tackle the gap in funding for private client services through grants for disabled individuals, people with complex needs, and the families who care for them. Loving Legacies Foundation is a community interest company launched with a mission to “close one of the most overlooked gaps in the UK’s […]
Bereavement and probate guide supports professionals to work with bereaved clients
A new bereavement and probate guide from Share Data offers a practical, neutral resource to help professionals support clients after a death. The guide, produced by Share Data, helps firms explain the initial stages of the probate process and addresses common administrative issues that arise during estate administration. “Professionals advising on probate and estate matters […]
Law Society seeks applications for Diversity Access Scheme
Talented aspiring solicitors are invited to apply for a place on the profession’s Diversity Access Scheme (DAS), as the Law Society of England and Wales opens recruitment for the 2026 cohort. The DAS aims to promote social mobility and increase diversity within the legal profession by supporting individuals who face social, educational, financial or personal […]
Why law firms are losing enquiries even with strong rankings
Are your online enquiries in free-fall despite your website showing at the top of page one on Google? Damian Reed, head of brand and marketing at QualitySolicitors, explains why AI is to blame – and what you can do about it. So, your firm is sitting comfortably at the top of Google, but suddenly, […]