Judge Spotlight: Trevor Worth MBA TEP F.IPW

Judge Spotlight: Trevor Worth MBA TEP F.IPW

In a series of Supporters in Focus pieces we are thrilled to introduce our Judges of The British Wills and Probate Awards 2021 Alongside headline sponsor Executor Solutions we look forward to recognising achievement highlighting

Assisted Dying Bill could help families in England and Wales

A national newspaper has joined the call to help implement a proposed law enabling terminally ill people to choose how they die The Sunday Times is backing a private member s bill which will legalise

Hospice money fraudulently spent by daughter

Willowbrook Hospice was defrauded of approximately £20 000 from Patricia Eden s estate after her daughter Deborah Nilsson spent the money on a new kitchen bathroom and family holiday The fraud came to light when

Judges Spotlight: Sue Carter

In a series of Supporters in Focus pieces we are thrilled to introduce our Judges of The British Wills and Probate Awards 2021 Alongside headline sponsor Executor Solutions we look forward to recognising achievement highlighting

Judge Spotlight: Barry Mattock

In a series of Supporters in Focus pieces we are thrilled to introduce our Judges of The British Wills and Probate Awards 2021 Alongside headline sponsor Executor Solutions we look forward to recognising achievement highlighting

SRA fining powers increased to £25,000 despite industry push-back

The Solicitors Regulation Authority SRA has abandoned its plans to reduce the maximum grants made from the Compensation Fund This u turn has been welcomed by The Law Society for England and Wales A spokesperson

Judge Spotlight: Anthony Belcher

In a series of Supporters in Focus pieces we are thrilled to introduce our Judges of The British Wills and Probate Awards 2021 Alongside headline sponsor Executor Solutions we look forward to recognising achievement highlighting

Annual Practising Certificate Fee consultation survey launched

The Law Society has launched its member survey on the Practising Certificate Fee PC fee for 2021 22 The survey continues the consultation on the PC fee and business plan which began on 10 May

Legacy Futures announce 2021 Award Winners

Legacy Futures is delighted to announce the winners of the inaugural Legacy Futures Awards 2021 The Legacy Future Leader Award WINNER Emma Bowles ellenor Emma demonstrated passion for legacies and sharing it with colleagues care

SRA Chair reappointed for three-year term

Anna Bradley has been reappointed as the Chair of the Solicitors Regulation Authority SRA Board for a second three year term Anna will be the SRA Chair until December 2024 having originally taken up the

HMCTS operational position: weekly summary update

HMCTS have updated their operational summary for week commencing Monday 24th May 2021 Updated We actively encourage our staff and all court users to support their local authorities by taking part in surge testing in

Judges Spotlight: Alex Holt

In a series of Supporter in Focus pieces we are thrilled to introduce our Judges of The British Wills and Probate Awards 2021 Alongside headline sponsor Executor Solutions we look forward to recognising achievement highlighting

Unique new category revealed for this year’s British Wills and Probate Awards

Today Friday 21st May 2021 we have some exciting news to bring to you In this our fourth year we are introducing a very special new award and you as a collection of industry professionals

New tool to help firms achieve Cyber Essentials accreditation

The coronavirus pandemic has changed the way cyber criminals target those they want to exploit With this in mind the National Cyber Security Centre NCSC has launched the Cyber Essentials Readiness Tool which helps firms

Judge Spotlight: Emily Deane TEP

In a series of Supporters in Focus pieces we are thrilled to introduce our Judges of The British Wills and Probate Awards 2021 Alongside headline sponsor Executor Solutions we look forward to recognising achievement highlighting

Inheritance Tax Law - the struggles of the Samsung Chairman

This article is written by Paul Fairbairn and Victoria Symons Partners at Cripps Pemberton Greenish The family of the late Samsung Electronics chairman Lee Kun hee has made headlines recently after his estate was told

Junior lawyers must be supported as the profession looks to a hybrid return to the office

New guidance on how to supervise and support junior staff and trainees via hybrid and flexible working models as firms and organisations look to return to the office has been unveiled by the Law Society

Updated Practice Guides: PG14

There has been update published in the following practice guide Charities advice for applications sent to HM Land Registry PG14 Page summary Advice about applications to be sent to HM Land Registry to register transactions

Probate practitioner reprimanded in £20k 'gift'

Ben Moore has been banned from the probate profession after failing to declare a gift of £20 000 from a 92 year old client A decision notice from the Solicitors Regulation Authority SRA showed that

Payout agreed for George Michael’s ex after suing estate

Kenny Goss the ex partner of Wham singer George Michael has agreed a deal with George s family after suing the estate for £15m a month out of his £98m estate Mr Goss reportedly gave

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