The National Will Register partners with Zenplans to enhance the nation’s preparedness
The National Will Register is pleased to announce a new partnership with Zenplans, the digital estate vault platform, as it continues its mission to ensure that wills – and the vital information connected to them – can be easily found when they are needed most. The partnership will see The National Will Register promote access to […]
How Exizent saves time for Rickard Luckin Chartered Accountants and Tax Advisers
Rickard Luckin Chartered Accountants and Tax Advisers are based in offices in Basildon, Chelmsford and Leigh-on-Sea. The expert team of chartered accountants and tax advisers work with businesses and individuals across Essex to provide strategic and responsive accountancy and tax services, offering a clear direction for all financial matters. Gina Mills, associate, is based in […]
Can my long-term cohabiting partner benefit from my pension if I die?
Cohabitation has become an increasingly common form of family life in the UK, yet the legal framework governing the rights of cohabiting couples – particularly in relation to pensions – is often misunderstood, says The Estate Registry, which provides a suite of end-of-life admin services including InheritNOW, and bereavement notification services NotifyNOW and Settld. Howard […]
Free webinar: Intestacy and missing beneficiaries with Title Research
Kings Court Trust is excited to be joined by Title Research’s technical manager, Simon Barber. In this webinar, he will be joined by Nigel Merchant from Kings Court Trust, as they discuss the impact of intestacy and missing beneficiaries on the estate administration process. What to expect from this webinar: Intestacy overview and assumptions about […]
SRA is investigating £39.5m ‘sophisticated suspected fraud’ at PM Law
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has confirmed it is investigating a “sophisticated suspected fraud” at PM Law, following its intervention in February. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the regulator said it now believes the failure of the firm, headquartered in Sheffield (pictured) was due to the improper removal and misuse of around £39.5 million […]
Father of Amy Winehouse loses case claiming proceeds from disputed auction sales
The father of deceased singer Amy Winehouse has lost a high court case over the sale of items he claimed were part of the late singer’s estate, after they were sold at auction in 2021 for over $1 million. Sketches, birthday cards, clothes, handbags, purses and jewellery were amongst the disputed items Mitch Winehouse, Amy […]
Profile: Keri Wood, senior associate at Band Hatton Button Solicitors
Keri Wood is a senior associate, full STEP member and full member of the Association of Lifetime Lawyers, recognised for her expertise in private client work. She also serves as one of three mental health first aiders in the firm and is the mental health lead for the Warwickshire Law Society (WLS). Keri was named […]