The Gazette launches mobile-optimised notice placement for probate practitioners
The Gazette has launched a new mobile-friendly version of its website www.thegazette.co.uk, making it easier and more convenient for probate solicitors and authorised estate administrators to place deceased estates notices wherever they are working. Notices can now be created and submitted directly from mobile and tablet devices, offering greater flexibility for busy practitioners. Authorised notice […]
The Estate Registry backs online tool for people experiencing grief and loss
The Estate Registry (TER), a leading UK provider of end-of-life admin services, including NotifyNOW and InheritNOW, welcomes the launch of a new digital tool from the University of Edinburgh to help people deal with the devastating impact of grief and loss of a loved one. The free service provides immediate access to support from any […]
Pension pots should top £690,000 for a comfortable retirement, research finds
A single person now requires a pension pot of over £690,000 in order to achieve a “comfortable” retirement, according to a new analysis. Wealth management company Quilter carried out the research following an update to the Pensions UK Retirement Living Standards, which have been refreshed to reflect rising costs across everyday essentials, social activities and […]
‘Three quarters of UK renters don’t have wills’ – survey
Only a quarter of those who rent their home currently have a will compared to just under half of homeowners, according to new research. MoneySuperMarket’s survey of 2,000 UK adults found only 24% of the renters questioned have a will, with one in seven of those without saying they have no plans to make one. […]
Tour de Law charity race opens for registration
Breast Cancer Now’s annual Tour de Law charity race is now open for registration. The event will see barristers and solicitors from across the UK participate and compete in a virtual charity cycling event over two days in October 2026. Legal professionals up and down the country will go head-to-head in Breast Cancer Now’s annual […]
Profile: Kieran Osborne, managing director at Squiggle Consult Ltd
Kieran Osborne is founder and managing director of Squiggle Consult, an award-winning, B Corp-certified estate planning firm operating nationwide. After being made redundant from Lloyds Bank in 2017, he built Squiggle from his kitchen table into a national consultancy serving thousands of clients and supporting dozens of charities through ethical free will partnerships. He is […]