St Paul 8217 s Cathedral has launched the Remember Me Project which includes a national book of remembrance to help celebrate and reflect on the lives of the people who have tragically lost their lives
In a short commentary for Today s Conveyancer Simon McCrum former Managing Partner of national firm Darbys Solicitors discusses his experience of joining the business in 2007 just weeks before the Credit Crunch That business
The British Wills amp Probate Awards has announced the important decision to return for its third year despite the uncertainty of Coronavirus Although plans for the Gala Dinner scheduled for 22nd October 2020 have been
Technology and internet enabled devices have helped the world remain connected whilst in lockdown For many key workers providing Wills services this has been a time of quick adaptation Firms and businesses have needed to
The eight week introductory period for the new standard grant of representation application forms will lapse from Monday May 18 Any probate application using outdated methods involving a 8216 statement of truth 8217 will now
Recent Office for National Statistics ONS data indicates that the UK has suffered over 50 000 more excess deaths in the opening five months of 2020 Unfortunately this means that more clients are likely to
The Law Society of England and Wales is urging law firms to remain cautious when entering 8216 unchartered waters 8217 as the lockdown restrictions are lifted and legal businesses are free to work form their
A New York based law firm Grubman Shire Meiselas amp Sacks who are predominantly used by the world 8217 s rich and famous have suffered a substantial cyber attack The cyber criminals claim to have
Data released yesterday has found that the number of deaths linked to Covid 19 in care homes is falling for the first time since the first recorded virus death at the start of April According
The Government has just announced an extension of the furlough scheme to October with no changes before end of July Details of changes after that will be provided by the end of May but are
Care worker deaths attributed to Covid 19 are statistically significantly higher than the average rates of coronavirus deaths involving working age adults According to Office for National Statistics ONS death data up to April 20
With care home deaths related to Covid 19 continuing to rise despite hospital deaths falling in recent weeks the government 8217 s 50 page 8216 recovery 8217 document details the further protections and procedures being
Following the Government 8217 s plea for the Church of England to start officiating small funerals in their buildings again the House of Bishops met via Zoom to discuss and agree a phased approach in
The British Wills amp Probate Awards has announced the important decision to return for its third year despite the uncertainty of Coronavirus Never has there been a more important time to recognise the commitment of
Government indications suggest that funeral restrictions should be eased further after a group of 36 MPs have urged the Church of England to allow more church sites to officiate small scale funerals within the church
A number of high profile campaigners are calling for the government to allow oral Wills during the coronavirus outbreak to ensure all testamentary wishes are considered Whilst many believe that the 1837 Wills Act and
The Law Society and the Ministry of Justice MoJ have been working hard in recent weeks to consider short and long term ways of amending the 1837 Wills Act to reflect the constraints we now
Now that the world is social distancing Wills and probate businesses are becoming increasingly reliant on the innovative technologies enabling the sector to continue working despite being unable to meet clients in person Last year
Sterling Trust Corporation are delighted to welcome Andrea Mapstone to their team who has joined as their Legal Director Andrea brings with her a vast amount of experience having worked in the Private Client Sector
Jersey is now permitting Solicitors and advocates to witness the signing of Wills via video link to help comply with social distancing regulations The emergency legislation will operate temporarily until September 30 in the first
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