Georgia is the Senior Content Executive and will be your primary contact when submitting your latest news. While studying for an LLB at the University of Liverpool, Georgia gained experience working within retail, as well as social media management. She later went on to work for a local newspaper, before starting at Today’s Wills and Probate.
The 4th Anti-Money Laundering Directive (EU) No. 2015/849 came into force on 26 June 2015 with an aim to enhance the existing strategy to counter both terrorist financing and money laundering.
Three key appointments have been made as part of an expansion strategy at a West Midlands Law Firm.
A digital will-writing company has launched a rebrand designed to change the way people think about and deal with death.
New research has indicated that inheritance tax paid by British families has reached an annual total of £5 billion.
A Somerset-based estate planning business has been nominated as a WOW! Awards finalist for the third consecutive year.
Recent research has indicated that upon reaching retirement, over half of working-age people intend to take up to 25% of their pension as a lump sum.
Some care home residents are being treated unfairly according to a report from the Competitions and Markets Authority.
New proposals on pension transfer advice have recently been published by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
The Institute of Legacy Management has recently responded to the proposed consultation on social care highlighted in the Queen’s Speech earlier this week.
Recent research has indicated that pensioners paid around a third of their income in tax during 2016.
The Willwriting Academy Limited has been accredited as a formal Continuing Professional Development (CPD) provider by the CPD Standards Office.
It has been announced today that the pledged social care reform will undergo a consultation under the Prime Minister’s minority government.
A new Financial Guidance & Claims Bill aims to replace three providers of publicly funded financial guidance with a single Financial Guidance Body.
Recent research suggests that property investment may deliver more profitable rewards than pensions in the long term.
17% of potential downsizers have instead chosen to boost their income through equity release.
Inheritance law has recently been criticised by the creator of a BBC series after a baron’s daughter did not inherit her father’s title or land.
The SRA have stated that significant changes will be made to their Handbook with an aim to improve professional standards and remove unnecessary barriers to those working freely in the sector.
A fund manager has recently lost an appeal case over a tax bill worth £1.65 million.
New powers over what happens to digital legacies upon death have been called for by solicitors and legal academics.
Prime Minister Theresa May appointed a new justice secretary and lord chancellor in yesterday’s (11/06/17) cabinet reshuffle.
Former boxer Errol Christie has lost his battle with cancer aged 53.
With no party gaining a majority in yesterday’s (08/06/17) election vote, the UK has woken up to the prospect of a hung parliament.
The prime minister is set to seek permission to form a UK government at 12:30 today.
Key industry figures are urging the Prime Minister to reconsider the introduction of the proposed ‘dementia-tax’ if a minority government is formed.
New research has indicated that potential retirees could increase their pension savings by over £40,000 if they postpone by just five years.
Bristol based ELM Legal Services have recruited Mike Jones and Les Whyatt as new Field Sales Consultants as part of their expansion plans.
Prince’s six siblings have recently been ruled as the legal heirs to his $200 million estate after a year-long legal battle.
A new web platform aiming to provide families with financial planning advice has recently been launched by a family inheritance and succession planning body.
The impact of the growing cost of social care has been highlighted through the real life stories of retirees.
James Bond stars have paid tribute to one of Britain’s best-loved actors after his death last week.
Misappropriation of inheritances was the top reason that the Solicitors Regulation Authority had to make grants from the Compensation Fund to pay consumers last year.
New research has indicated that Britain is among a select group of developed countries which will need to increase its retirement age in order to avoid a pension crisis.