The Isle of Man’s politicians have voted against a proposal to postpone further debate on assisted dying legislation until autumn. Chief Minister Alfred Cannan suggested adjourning the debate to ensure the creation of a “properly
The latest findings released by Legacy Futures reveals that legacy income received by its Legacy Monitor consortium members in the year to March 2024 was £1.81bn – 1% up on the previous financial year. The
CTT Group is now incorporating AI technology to enhance digital marketing for estate planning advisers. The new service allows advisers to create lifelike, computer-generated versions of themselves, aimed at promoting their businesses online. Caroline Sandiford,
The Board of the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) will this week decide whether to proceed with proposals for the SRA to regulate authorised and non-authorised members of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEX). Law
HM Revenue and Customs revealed that inheritance tax receipts (IHT) for April 2024 to May 2024 are £1.4 billion, which is £0.2 billion higher than the same period last year. That is an annual increase
The Conservative Party has accused Labour of planning a £1 billion inheritance tax raid on UK family farms, warning it could jeopardise the nation’s food security, as reported by Farmers Weekly. Steve Barclay, the Secretary
A network designed to improve the availability and quality of professional services to the deaf community has launched. Advisers for Deaf Network (ADN) describes itself as a marketing network for professional advisors, including law firms,
New analysis has revealed that just 30% of empty nesters are deciding to downsize, with a further 8% intending to do so anytime soon, however, of those who have 83% said they were happier for
Sir Keir Starmer has unveiled the Labour manifesto, featuring the closure of the capital gains tax loophole for private equity investors, an increase in stamp duty for overseas buyers, and additional funding for HMRC. Starmer
The waiting time for probate applications has yet again significantly decreased in the number of weeks from submission to grant issue for all probate applications – decreasing from 11.3 to 1o.2 weeks, according to HM
The Green party have said that a reform of capital gains tax would bring it in line with income tax bands in their manifesto launch. For higher earners, capital gains tax is currently 28% on
Bellevue Law has welcomed private client specialist Penelope Samuels, who will join Harriet Atkinson on the firm’s specialist wills, probate and estate administration team. Penelope joins from her previous role as a solicitor at SA
A pension specialist has urged the next government to scrap ineffective tax relief and NICs rebates on pension contributions, and replace it with savings-based bonuses paid independent of tax-paying status. A paper published, by the
The University of Exeter has published its report on behalf of the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) into the causes of different levels of attainment for ethnic groups in legal professional assessments. Findings show that there
Gifts in wills and in-memory giving consultancy group Legacy Futures have announced that it has made the first financial investment from its new Innovation Fund into technology platform SenseCheck. Launched in early 2023, SenseCheck is
The Dispute Resolution team at a leading legal firm has been named as a finalist in the Northern Law Awards. The team from Cartmell Shepherd Solicitors has been shortlisted in the Litigation and Dispute Resolution
The sudden announcement of the General Election abruptly halted the Justice Committee’s inquiry into the delays faced by users of the Probate Courts (HMCTS) in England and Wales. In a published letter, it was highlighted
The Society of Will Writers Professional Standards Board has submitted their response to the Competition and Markets Authority’s consultation on draft guidance for unregulated legal services providers and have said that they are “concerned” that
The England and Wales High Court (EWHC) has upheld Masudur Rahman’s claim that his friend, Al-Hasib Al Mahmood, transferred all his UK assets to him shortly before his death during a COVID-19 lockdown in 2020.
The Estate Registry has acquired Settld, the Sunderland-based death notification business designed to create a more consumer focused solution for those tasked with estate administration. The Estate Registry provides a range of technology services, including
Stamp duty should be eliminated for individuals over 75 to encourage downsizing and make more family homes available for younger buyers, according to Will Bax, CEO of Retirement Villages Group. England’s property transaction tax acts
Now in its sixth year, the National Paralegal Awards, hosted by the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEX) opens for entries today, celebrating the very best paralegals across the UK and the businesses that support
A will made by 74-year-old Philip Price just three weeks before his death in 2019 has been upheld by the England and Wales High Court (EWHC), dismissing a challenge from Barbara Watts, a woman who
As the UK general election approaches, significant concerns have been raised about the persistent issues at the probate registry. Justice Committee Chair Sir Robert Neill KC MP acknowledged the consensus among witnesses that staff levels
As the general election approaches, cyber security specialist Craig Campbell has issued a warning about a surge in scams targeting the public. Historically, significant political events have been fertile ground for cybercriminals, and this year’s
The Law Society of England and Wales’ Money Laundering Task Force has taken on a new name as the Economic Crime Task Force, to reflect its current scope and role. The Economic Crime Task Force
HiveRisk and Legally Speaking Podcast are hosting The Great Big Legal Offsite (GBLO), an event designed to explore new opportunities for small to mid-sized law firms across the UK. Taking place at Ribby Hall Village
A partner at a leading Northumberland law firm is once again working for the company where he trained following a recent amalgamation. Simon Jewitt’s legal career began as a trainee solicitor at Cumbria-based law firm
Blackhurst Budd has announced that Suzanne Leonard will take on the role of Head of Private Client at the firm from 1st June. Suzanne has worked in private practice since 2003. She became a Chartered
The LSB write with regard to the LSB’s review of the SRA’s regulation of SSB Group Limited. They have engaged an independent firm of solicitors, Carson McDowell LLP, to carry out an independent review on
HM Revenue and Customs figures today revealed that Inheritance Tax receipts for April 2024 were £700million, which is £85million or 7.2% higher than the same month last year. Laura Hayward, Tax Partner at professional services
The UK’s biggest charities are missing out on millions of pounds in much-needed income because people forget or neglect to put a legacy in their final will and testament. Farewill is urging people to think