Probate practitioners should “give themselves a pat on the back” and recognise the extraordinary lengths they go to, to ensure that clients are dealt with compassionately and fairly, says Jacqueline Emmerson in a video for Today’s Wills & Probate. As Managing Director of Newcastle and Sunderland- based Emmerson’s Solicitors, Jacqueline has seen first hand the […]Read More
I am joined by Lorraine from the front seat of her car as she is waiting to collect her son from school to discuss her appointment as joint Chair of the Law Society’s Wills and Equity Committee, following in the footsteps of Ian Bond. Her appointment, on a joint ticket with Royds Withy King’s Rod […]Read More
In a series of Supporters in Focus pieces, we are thrilled to introduce our supporters of The British Wills & Probate Awards 2020. This year the awards will recognise a sector which has tackled the challenges presented by Covid-19 head on. Alongside headline sponsor Arken.Legal, we look forward to recognising achievement, highlighting progression and championing […]Read More
If there is one thing the coronavirus pandemic has proved to us all it that life is precious. It’s therefore little wonder that the lesson has resulted in a surge in demand for wills. Here Peter de vena Franks from Will Aid explains why it is expecting to be inundated at the start of its will-writing campaign this November – and appeals […]Read More
A previous, unedited version of this interview appeared on this publication on the 19th June 2020 with a number of errors. Today’s Wills & Probate would like to apologise to Sue Ioannou and The Institute of Professional Willwriters for this mistake. The correct version appears below. With the wills and probate community under the […]Read More
This interview was recorded before the sad death of Brian McMillan was announced. In an interview with Today’s Wills & Probate, Marketing Director Anthony Belcher discusses the challenges the will writing sector faces, and what the Society of Will Writers is doing to support members and the sector in general. Given the reported surge […]Read More
The reported surge in enquiries for will writing has seen a significant decline in the past couple of weeks as the UK is beginning to move toward the next phase of the Coronavirus crisis. Many businesses reported a surge in enquiries early in the outbreak Figures provided to Today’s Wills & Probate show that searches […]Read More
Writing wills must not take a back seat to the current Coronavirus lockdown with a practical approach required to ensure people receive the appropriate advice and guidance. In a blog by Morecambe Bay Wills & Estates, Nicola Combe discusses the impact of Covid-19 on her business and clients and how she is managing the practicalities […]Read More
The British Wills and Probate Awards have made the important decision to return for a third year. Our 2020 awards will recognise a sector which has tackled the challenges presented by Covid-19 head on. Alongside headline sponsor Arken.Legal we look forward to recognising achievement, highlighting progression and championing innovation. This week we have reached out […]Read More
Today’s Wills & Probate is delighted to announce its newest partnership with Ampla Finance. Partnerships enable organisations to place their products and services at the front and centre of Today’s Wills & Probate readers with a range of options including on-site adverts, profile pages, submissions of regular content and inclusion in the events planner. The […]Read More
The latest Wills & Probate Roundtable hosted by Today’s Wills & Probate was held in London on Wednesday 29th May 2019. Taking a break from the ever-present issue of probate fees, the event instead focused on charitable donations and legacy management. Recent research has shown that 40% of people would be prepared to leave a […]Read More