The Legal Aid census has been launched and the Legal Aid Practitioners Group is urging lawyers in England and Wales to have their say and help inform the Legal Aid workforce of the future The
The Legal Services Board LSB has outlined how legal services regulators can actively support technology and innovation that safely increase access to legal services By working together regulators can create an environment that de risks
The British Wills and Probate Awards are taking centre stage once again this October and we are excited to shine a spotlight on some of the returning categories for this year s awards Alongside our
The England and Wales High Court EWHC have awarded two children born from a deceased man s first marriage a total of £186 000 from his £814 000 estate Re R Deceased 2021 EWHC 936
Advising clients with regards to planning for their future documenting their final wishes and having a plan in place in case they lose capacity can sometimes seem an uphill battle However when the nation s
The Law Society has issued a series of warnings ahead of the closure of the Solicitors Indemnity Fund SIF on 30 September 2021 a move that could leave former owners of law firms that shut
The British Wills and Probate Awards are taking center stage once again this October and we re excited to shine a spotlight on some of the returning categories for this year s awards Alongside our
The Solicitors Regulation Authority SRA are calling for professionals in the legal sector to give their feedback on a clause which covers for cyber losses explicit in the minimum terms and conditions MTC of professional
A new service launched by the Office of the Public Guardian OPG will help local authorities social care police and the NHS help vulnerable people in their communities quickly Members of staff from the above
The British Wills and Probate Awards are taking centre stage once again this October and we re excited to shine a spotlight on some of the returning categories for this year s awards Alongside our
Since 2018 a growing number of clients have been including digital assets into their wills Naturally these assets are more common in the younger generation however all clients should consider the implications of not including
The probate for a holograph will has been revoked following a virtual court hearing at the England and Wales High Court in which a potential witness revoked their affidavit A handwritten will detailing the last
HMRC has published it s Cryptoassets manual helping practitioners understand the tax implications of assets which take a digital form Taking to Twitter following the publication Ian Bond TEP tweeted HMRC publishes its manual on
The six month countdown has begun until the Solicitors Regulation Authority SRA introduces a new route to qualifying as a solicitor the Solicitors Qualifying Examination SQE There will be a gradual transition to the new
The Law Society Awards 2021 are now open for entries with 20 categories to choose from covering individual team and firm awards After an extraordinary year it has never been more important to celebrate the
The British Wills and Probate Awards are taking centre stage once again this October and we re excited to shine a spotlight on some of the returning categories for this year s awards Alongside our
Co op Legal Services is issuing a stark warning to consumers with money invested in digital assets keep track of your cryptocurrency and non fungible tokens or risk losing them to the UK s ever
The annual SFE Solicitors for the Elderly Conference is taking place online on Wednesday 23rd June 2021 This year the event has a new and exciting format attendees will explore a day long in depth
A son looking to have his mother s two wills reinstated had his case heard by the High Court last week John Clitheroe is looking to appeal the first instance decision that overturned his mother
The Law Commission has announced its 14th Programme of Law Reform and is asking for contributions to help shape the priorities for the next three to four years A statement from the Law Commission reads
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