Here at Today’s Wills and Probate, we wanted to share with you the good news we’ve had within in the industry of professionals joining firms and those who have moved up the promotional ladder. This

Today, Thursday 11th June 2020, Professor Stephen Mayson, Honorary Professor of Law at the University College of London (UCL) has released an independent review entitled ‘Reforming Legal Services: Regulation beyond the echo chambers‘. You can

Litigation Expert Cheryl Glynn-Baker has joined Parker Bullen Cheryl is an Associate ACILEx, the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives Associate Membership grade, and has extensive experience and expertise in the specialist field of Will, Trust

Professional membership body, the Institute of Paralegals (IoP) announces the appointment of Neil Newman as Director of Development and Innovation. Neil becomes a key member of the IoP’s Executive Management team and is responsible for

As more people begin to make their way back to the workplace, the National Policing Lead for cyber crime has issued a stark reminder about the vulnerabilities that could have been left behind when the

The England and Wales High Court (EWHC) has ruled that discretionary trusts containing AXA offshore bonds were valid, despite refusals from AXA who claimed document defects invalidated the trusts. In 2014, Michael and Ann Bowack

Utilising technology and finding new ways of working, has been a theme which has developed and picked up pace as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Last week, the Government announced that the £1.25billion coronavirus

Wednesday 10th June is the final day employers can add staff to the Government’s Job Retention Scheme, and furlough them. If you haven’t already furloughed any staff. Applications must be submitted by the 10th June.

Here at Today’s Wills and Probate, we wanted to share with you the good news we’ve had within in the industry of professionals joining firms and those who have moved up the promotional ladder. This

Since making the important decision to return for a third year, The British Wills & Probate Awards has seen the number of entries surpass 2019’s total with the sector as a whole recognising the impact

According to the Centre for the Study of Financial Innovation’s (CSFI) ‘Too Little, Too Late? Housing for an ageing population‘ report, not enough is being done to help the older generation downsize their home in

The coronavirus pandemic has thrown a lot of things up in the air. Practices and guidance that people have continued to follow for a long time, now no longer seem fit for purpose when you

Earlier this week, Today’s Wills and Probate featured a story about professionals taking to social media to lambaste the service they have received from the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG). Some of these issues

Last Friday, Chancellor Rishi Sunak led the Daily Coronavirus briefing, and revealed that the Government’s Job Retention Scheme, also know as furlough would be changing in the coming weeks and months. So what does this

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

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

Covid-19 has changed the way many of us work. Some of us have been furloughed, others have re-joined the stretched work forces to help keep the country running. Recent research conducted by Legal & General

Professionals have taken to social media site LinkedIn to share their views on the poor service, they feel is being provided by the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG). It’s safe to say, that during

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

Susan Bond has successfully challenged her mother Jean Clitheroe’s Will, invalidating it and enabling her to inherit part of the £325,000 estate, which was solely left to her brother John. Prior to her death in

This week the Women in Will’s LinkedIn group celebrated hitting over 430 members. In the current climate, having meaningful conversations with your peers can help get you through the day. Although social distancing guidelines prevented

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

A ruling has permitted Sally Challen, who killed her abusive husband, to inherit his estate. Judge Paul Matthews has now ruled that Mrs Challen can inherit Richard Challen’s estate. He concluded that a rule barring

The House of Lords Economic Affairs Committee has called for the delays on social care reform to be stopped in a frank letter to the Chancellor of the Exchequer. The social care sector is struggling

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

A survey conducted by the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) has revealed that only a small amount of people have been creating Lasting Power of Attorneys (LPAs) as a result of the corona

As the world begins to change, and we all start to adapt to life after lock down, there are probably lots of things people are starting to consider. Personal issues, such as sending children back

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

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

It has been a week or so since the Prime Minister Boris Johnson revealed that some businesses in England could once again begin to open their doors, as we all being to live in a