Breaking news: CILEX reacts to Mazur appeal win
The Court of Appeal has handed down judgment in CILEX & Ors v Mazur & Ors. Allowing the appeal, Sir Colin Birss, Chancellor of the High Court, said “it is hard to see why this litigation went on as long as it did”. Following the ruling, CILEX chief executive Jennifer Coupland said: “This is the most […]
Double digit growth in disputed probate claims
The great wealth transfer is encouraging a rise in inheritance disputes, say professionals, as figures from the High Court show a double digit increase in the number of cases. More than 1,200 disputed probate cases were filed at the High Court in 2025 according to data from Solomonic; an increase of 13% year on year. […]
Just Wealth reports 63% increase in assets under management
Just Wealth, the financial advice arm of Just Mortgages, has reported a 63% increase in assets under management (AUM) in 2025. The company says the growth reflects a strong year for its wealth business, driven by “increasing demand for holistic financial advice and a strong pipeline of client referrals from brokers across its sister firm Just Mortgages”. In […]
Key Equity Release and Pense join forces to offer later life lending advice
An equity release provider has teamed up with a pension specialist in order to deliver “holistic and integrated advice” to later life lending customers. Key Equity Release’s partnership with Pense is in recognition that “conversations focused solely on equity release and the alternatives without expert pension advice are no longer sufficient for some customers”. Key […]