How probate can affect emotional wellbeing
Last week’s Mental Health Awareness Week had the theme ‘Take Action’, encouraging people to make positive steps towards better mental health. Dealing with probate can be a difficult and emotional experience, particularly while grieving the loss of a loved one. Discussions surrounding finances, property, and family expectations often happen during an already stressful time. Recent […]
FCA to probe consumer investment firms to find out how they support bereaved customers
Less than half of bereaved finance customers (47%) felt they received the support they needed from firms, according to research by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). The regulator is conducting a review into how consumer investment firms support bereaved customers and whether they’re getting it right as part of wider efforts to ensure firms’ responsibilities […]
Law Society calls for public consultation on use of AI in courts
The Law Society of England and Wales is calling for a public consultation on the use of artificial intelligence in the courts and tribunals service. In its response the Civil Justice Council’s (CJC) consultation on the use of AI in preparing court documents, the Law Society said the “stakes are high when AI is used […]
Failure to redeem charges on probate property sale cost solicitor £47,000 at tribunal
A solicitor has been given a 12-month suspension from practice, suspended for two years, and ordered to pay £47,000 after failing to redeem nearly £200,000 of charges on a probate property sale. The Solicitor’s Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT) said the case was a warning that “even experienced professionals could make serious errors in judgment under extreme […]