The Law Society of England and Wales has hit back at the introduction of a ‘CILEX Chartered Paralegal’ as part of amendments to CILEX’s Royal Charter which provides formal recognition for CILEX paralegals. The Law
The Property (Digital Assets) etc Bill has moved to second reading after it was formally read for the first time in the House of Commons this week. Further detail of this Bill and proposed changes
The Solicitors Regulation Authority is seeking views on its new draft business plan, which it says will require a 23% budget increase in response to a legal market that is ‘changing rapidly’. The final year
A new entrant to the probate lending market has appointed one of the founders of Tower Street Finance to its team as a Board Adviser from 1st July 2025. Former Tower Street Finance founder and
Liam Payne, the One Direction singer, who died after falling from a balcony in Argentina in 2024, left no Will with his estate now in the hands of his former partner and lawyer. Court documents
Two representative and regulatory bodies are calling on the government to urgently reform a ‘critical gap’ identified in the tax liabilities of compensation paid to those affected by the Infected Blood scandal. More than 30,000
A freedom of information (FOI) request has revealed just 2% of estates have used the gifts out of surplus income gifting rule; but its use could increase in the wake of the government’s pension reforms.
A fixed-price full-service chattels valuation service has been launched specifically for probate professional in an attempt to alleviate the ‘fragmented’ approach of using multiple valuers for different categories of estate assets. Swift Values is a
Early repayment fees for equity release customers who move in with relatives for the purposes of long term care will be waived in an update to Equity Release Council (ERC) standards clarifying the position. The
Greater cross-border collaboration and communication in cases involving adults who lack capacity has been formalised between the relevant judiciary with the publishing of a new protocol. Signed representatives from Scotland (Paul Cullen The Rt Hon
In the latest episode of the Today’s Wills and Probate Podcast, host David Opie discusses the intriguing and often surprising world of probate genealogy with Eileen Lavelle, Regional Head at Anglia Research. Eileen offers a
Knights has announced the acquisition of Essex-based law firm Birkett Long, for an initial £10 million. The deal will bring around 90 lawyers and 10 financial advisers to Knights, who will join an existing team
The second series of a YouTube television show showcasing the work of probate researchers will debut on Thursday 8th May with a story to celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE Day. A special episode of
Changes to anti-money laundering guidance submitted to HM Treasury have been formally ratified and published in the latest Legal Sector Affinity Group (LSAG) Anti-Money Laundering Guidance for the Legal Sector 2025. LSAG, which is made
Today’s Media, publishers of Today’s Wills and Probate, are hosting two major events in 2025 designed to elevate and recognise the work of private client professionals across the regulated and unregulated legal communities. We invite
Scammers have targeted a conveyancing firm and posted fake one-star reviews after the founder refused to provide sensitive and personal information. Rose Davis, founder and Director at Davis & Co Property Lawyers, has warned firms
The latest Today’s Wills and Probate Podcast welcomes workplace culture and staff retention specialist Andre Thomas of Thomas Telman to discuss the critical importance of cultivating a positive workplace culture and the direct impact this
With National Stress Awareness Month starting today (1st April) a new report has identified the legal sector reporting ‘notably higher stress levels compared to other professional services,’ calling on employers to do more to help
The British Wills and Probate Awards, known as the ‘Oscars of the Probate World’ is back with a new Headline Sponsor for the 2025 event. Arken.legal have been confirmed as the Headline Sponsor for the
Arken Group CEO Dave Newick joins the Today’s Wills and Probate Podcast to discuss the output of a recent report published by Arken looking at the current landscape of the private client sector. The podcast
The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, the private member’s bill brought forward by MP Kim Leadbeater to legalise assisted dying, could be delayed until 2029 following concerns it is ‘unworkable.’ Spen Valley MP
East of England law firm, Hegarty, has celebrated its 50th year in business with 50 acts of kindness, raising £16,000 for four local charities. The firm, which provides conveyancing, private client and family services, and
Legal sector charity LawCare’s Life in the Law 2025 survey closes today with individuals and firms encouraged to share their experiences to inform future practice. Previously run in 2020/21, this year’s survey is split into
SME law firm membership body LawNet has defended the model of law firms holding client monies and says it believes there are no ‘credible alternatives’ to the client account model in its submission to the
Probate property auction specialist Probate.Auction has announced the appointment of Corin Holness as their new Corporate Relationships Director in a move ‘to enhance the company’s mission of educating the industry and clients about the benefits
Podcast host David Opie is joined by CEO of the charity LawCare, Elizabeth Rimmer, to discuss their latest “Life in the Law” surveys which are now open for completion until Friday 21st March. LawCare supports
The Today’s Wills and Probate Podcast welcomes back Dan Warburton, a law firm consultant and trainer who specialises in helping individuals delegate work more effectively; in the process junior staff are elevated, the individual has
With the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s (SRA) consultation on the future of client accounts ongoing an FCA-regulated provider of third party managed accounts (TPMA) and escrow accounts has launched a dedicated probate service for executors and
A new training series aimed at risk managers, compliance officers and senior leaders in law firms has been launched by Today’s Media, the publishers of Today’s Wills and Probate. It will be hosted as part
In a series of short excerpts from a new book, Dan Warburton shares his insight on how law firm owners and senior managers can increase their profits by being better at delegating their workload. In
In a series of short excerpts from a new book, Dan Warburton shares his insight on how law firm owners and senior managers can increase their profits by being better at delegating their workload. Over
A 156% increase in the number of home owners paying their mortgage into their 70’s ‘paints a striking picture of how financial pressures are reshaping homeownership’ says wealth management and financial services firm Quilter. Mortgage