Solicitors’ leaders today welcomed the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s (SRA) draft 2021-2022 business plan and budget, which will focus on anti-money laundering (AML), diversity, inclusion, technology and innovation. Law Society of England and Wales president I. Stephanie Boyce said: “We are pleased to see the SRA prioritising its work and resources on its core regulatory function […]Read More
The annual Solicitors for the Elderly (SFE) Conference virtual door opened this week (Wednesday 23rd June) with a new and exciting format. This year’s event attendees explored a day long, in-depth case study named ‘Nigel Jones’, along with a breadth of topics including lack of capacity, testamentary agreements, care options and tax implications. SFE Chairman, […]Read More
The Ministry of Justice today announced that court and tribunal judgments will be available via the National Archives for the first time. The new site will be unveiled next April when the current Ministry of Justice (MOJ) and British and Irish Legal Information Institute (BAILII) contract expires. The MOJ has revealed that court judgments for […]Read More
Here at Today’s Wills and Probate, we wanted to share with you the good news we’ve had within in the industry of professionals joining firms and those who have moved up the promotional ladder. This week we’ve seen the following announcement with regards to appointments and promotions…… Wards Solicitors announces six new Partner promotions Regional […]Read More
Women in Wills is delighted to announce EstateSearch, as a new sponsor. I recently spent some time talking to Ben Furlong and Kathryn Spencer to find out why they decided to join forces and sponsor the Women in Wills group over the next 12 months. Kathryn said: “When Estatesearch began three years ago, we entered […]Read More
Founders of the Bereavement Standard Campaign have launched a customer survey to find out how firms across the UK have been treating grieving customers during the pandemic. The customer survey was unveiled after a feature on BBC Radio 4’s You and Yours consumer show recently. The show has been inundated recently with listener complaints about […]Read More
A professional who progressed a probate matter at a firm with no skills or experience in the area of law is fined. A compliance officer and manager had to pay £2,000 in fines after the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) imposed the penalty after unearthing that Patrick Asemota, a solicitor with south-east London firm, showed a […]Read More
Here at Today’s Wills and Probate, we wanted to share with you the good news we’ve had within in the industry of professionals joining firms and those who have moved up the promotional ladder. This week we’ve seen the following announcement with regards to appointments and promotions…… Jade Gani joins SFE as Regional Director of […]Read More
Time is ticking to enter this year’s British Wills and Probate Awards unique category which is nominated and voted for by the industry. The first ever Today’s Wills and Probate Industry Champion Award category nominations, which seeks to recognise an individual who has made both an exceptional and inspiring contribution to the industry throughout what […]Read More
A new online cloud service designed to deliver digital certainty after death has been launched. My Digital Legacy solves the problem of sharing legal and sentimental documents and photos after bereavement. Founder, Stuart Pembery said he believes the time has come for change of the way in which documentation, photographs and important policies are secured. […]Read More
The Law Society of England and Wales has today unveiled the first wave of results from its Future Worlds 2050 project to coincide with the 2021 World Technology Law Conference. The project was set up to enable raw, frank and honest discussions around what clients will need in the future and to think about the […]Read More
News the UK can begin the process of joining the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) was today welcomed by the Law Society of England and Wales. Law Society president I. Stephanie Boyce said: “Entry to the CPTPP will provide important benefits for the UK services sector given the number of UK businesses […]Read More
Today’s Wills & Probate is excited to announce the launch of a new industry podcast. The Today’s Wills and Probate Podcast will speak to some of the industry’s most influential people and those at the forefront of innovation. Listeners will have the opportunity to pick up key business insights, gain valuable knowledge and ask questions […]Read More
Inheritance Tax (IHT), succession and Will laws may impact British people living abroad when the UK leave the EU. IHT may be complicated by the ongoing relationship between the EU and the UK but The Money Advice Service assures IHT liabilities will not be affected by the UK leaving the EU but British people based […]Read More
Here at Today’s Wills and Probate, we wanted to share with you the good news we’ve had within in the industry of professionals joining firms and those who have moved up the promotional ladder. This week we’ve seen the following announcements with regards to appointments and promotions…… Simpson Millar continues national expansion with appointment of […]Read More
The government have announced new rules to tackle online pension scams. The Department for Work and Pensions and Guy Opperman MP is helping shut the door on social media scammers trying to plunder people’s pensions under new scam prevention measures due this autumn. Back in the summer of 2019 experts in the industry were warning […]Read More
Here at Today’s Wills and Probate, we wanted to share with you the good news we’ve had within in the industry of professionals joining firms and those who have moved up the promotional ladder. This week we’ve seen the following announcement with regards to appointments and promotions…… Bishop & Sewell appoints new head of private […]Read More
A mental capacity expert has recently aired her views on social media about the backlog of applications to Court of Protection, and the huge impact it is having on families and individuals. The effect the pandemic has had on those with impaired decision making capacity and the Court of Protection has been great. The extremely […]Read More
Lorraine Robinson has been appointed the new Branch Chair of The Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) Wales. Lorraine, who is Head of Legal at Farewill and co-chair of The Law Society’s Wills and Equity Committee tweeted of her new appointment saying: “Such a privilege. I can’t wait to get started with the committee […]Read More
By the end of the 2021 Wills and Probate practitioners will no longer have to require their clients to sign the Statement of Truth when applying for a grant under new probate rules. HM Courts and Tribunal Services (HMCTS) have been working with numerous stakeholders in the sector, such as the Law Society, Society of […]Read More
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