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Switalskis has appointed solicitors in Doncaster and Grimsby (pictured above), giving clients in both communities access to specialist legal support. Rebecca Parry joins Switalskis’ Doncaster office and Hannah Gamble joins its recently established Grimsby office.
With chancellor John Healey announcing a rise in state pensions, new tax allowance for low-income pensioners and pension pots no longer sitting outside the scope of inheritance tax in the Autumn Budget, Today’s Wills and
Solicitor and mediator, Justin Patten, has published ‘The Out-of-Court Executor: How to Defuse Family Disputes, Protect Yourself, and Settle the Estate’, a practical guide to probate disputes, estate deadlock and the financial consequences of delay.
More than three-quarters of unmarried adults living with a partner have no up-to-date will, new research by Will Aid has revealed. The survey, conducted by the charity will writing campaign, found 76% of cohabiting adults
New research suggests fewer than half of people surveyed believe they will receive inheritance at the age when it would benefit them most. Whilst people expect to receive their most significant gift or inheritance at
Attwells Solicitors has used a successful Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) to develop a new client client portal, appointing the architect as a new permanent associate. KTPs are offered via a UK-wide programme connecting businesses with
Major research project, Welsh Legal Sector Transformation Report 2026, examining the challenges, ambitions and priorities of Welsh law firms has released their findings. Legal News Wales and independent legal software provider Osprey Approach gathered the
Premier Solicitors expands with acquisition of Chambers & McClay. Premier Solicitors say the acquisition represents another step forward in their continued commitment to delivering exceptional probate and estate administration services to clients across the country.
New Ministry of Justice figures finds since 2020, paper Grant of Probate applications have dropped by 88%, while paper applications for Letters of Administration are down just 3%. The data, analysed by David W Harris
Taylor Walton Solicitors celebrates the appointment of Camilla Haggith, senior associate solicitor in the private client team and based in the firm’s St Albans office. Camilla Haggith specialises in estate planning assisting clients including those
The Law Society has announced a collaboration with LawCare, The Solicitors’ Charity and the Mindful Business Charter as part of efforts to improve mental health and wellbeing across the profession. It is hoped, said the
With Black History Moth well underway, the Law Society of England and Wales says it recognises the contributions of Black solicitors whose work supports and sustains Black communities across the UK. The initiative provides an
The 2027 Probate Industry Awards has unveiled La Voix as the host for their ninth annual ceremony on Thursday 22 April 2027 at the Assembly Hall, Church House Westminster. Known across the profession as The
There is a “striking gap” between how parents might wish to ensure their children are cared for in the event of their death, and the reality according to research published as part of this year’s
Over half of UK adults (56%) don’t have a will, 76% have no plan for digital assets, and 47% believe legal protection that doesn’t exist will look after them. The research, a combination of government
Co-op Legal Services has marked its 20 year anniversary this month. Since launching in 2006, the provider of probate and estate administration services has grown to be the largest in England and Wales, dealing with
A major research project examining the challenges, ambitions and priorities of Welsh law firms will give the sector its first opportunity to see the findings when the Welsh Legal Sector Transformation Report 2026 is unveiled
Royal London has launched a new estate and inheritance planning framework to help adviser firms prepare for the changes to the inheritance tax and personal representative responsibilities coming into force from April 2027. The framework
Families gifting money to newlyweds could face an inheritance tax trap due to the continued deep freeze on exemptions, one of which has remained unchanged for more than 50 years. Research by NFU Mutual has
New figures obtained by financial advice firm NFU Mutual found more than 5,000 estates paid in excess of £1 billion in inheritance tax (IHT) on lifetime gifts in the tax years 2020- 2024. Families are
Virtual law firm Jurit LLP has appointed Christian Abletshauser to lead its London-based family law practice. Abletshauser (pictured above) has more than 20 years of experience in the field, working on significant cases including Robertson
Families are being encouraged to check the car finance history of deceased loved ones after guidance from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) confirmed that eligible agreements held by people who have since died can still
Keep It Grief, the podcast created to encourage more open and honest conversations about loss, has been shortlisted for a major national podcast award just six months after launching. The weekly podcast, hosted by broadcaster
The Law Society has awarded 16 scholarships as part of its Diversity Access Scheme (DAS). Open to aspiring solicitors seeking to complete the legal practice course (LPE) or the solicitors qualifying exam (SQE), the scheme
In an ever-changing digital world, social media has become an increasingly important tool for legal professionals. With youth-orientated platforms such as Instagram and TikTok offering opportunities to reach new audiences and raise awareness of the
His Majesty The King has approved the appointment of Lord Briggs of Westbourne as the next president of the Supreme Court. The King made the appointment on the advice of the Prime Minister and Lord
Aviva’s has launched a high value service unit to support advisers in addressing complex needs of high net worth clients, amid rising demand for inheritance tax (IHT) planning. The insurer has brought together two expert
HM Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS) has appointed Megan Lee-Devlin as its new chief executive officer, responsible for the administration of criminal, civil and family courts in England and Wales. As director general for justice
Dudley Building Society has launched a new educational guide designed to help more people understand how trusts work and the role they can play in protecting savings, supporting loved ones and planning for the future.
A former Law Society president has called for greater attention to the pressures affecting solicitors from different backgrounds, as it was revealed a disproportionate number of Black solicitors are seeking support from The Solicitors Charity.
The Ministry of Justice is inviting nominations for the award of King’s Counsel Honoris Causa. The nomination window is open now and will close on 18th September. To be eligible for the award, the individual
An analysis of HMRC data by wills and probate solicitors David W Harris & Co reveals the large differences in how much families pay in inheritance tax (IHT) across the UK. Using figures for the