Consumer research conducted by Remember a Charity has revealed a steady rise in the number of people choosing to leave a legacy in their Will. 20% of UK charity supporters aged 40+ say they have
This year’s Solicitors for the Elderly (SFE) National Conference 2023 takes place on Thursday 22nd June at Kings Place in London. Spice Up Your Life will see attendees delve into the life of Andy, a
The Legal Services Board (LSB) 2023/24 Business Plan has been published outlining its key objectives over the next 12 months; the third such plan the LSB have released since its “Reshaping Legal Services’ strategy was
The Law Society of England and Wales has published up-to-date guidance for practitioners on applying for grants of probate. Here’s what the guidance says. Probate fees From 26th January 2022, all users of the probate
This episode of The Today’s Wills and Probate podcast sets out to myth-bust the relationship between probate practitioners and legacy managers; who up until more recent years might have been described as “frenemies!” A profession
Entry for the British Wills and Probate Awards 2023 is now open with a special early bird entry rate of £129 +VAT. Registration will be via The British Wills and Probate Awards website with firms
Wednesday 8th of March saw Women in Wills members face the snow and travel to London for the first in-person event of 2023 in celebration of International Women’s Day (IWD). The afternoon started with networking
Michael Culver, founder and director of Culver Law and Chair of Solicitors for the Elderly joins Today’s Wills and Probate Podcast host David Opie to discuss his experiences of setting up Culver Law in 2021.
On Wednesday the 8th of March Women in Wills will be meeting in London to celebrate International Women’s Day (IWD). This year, the theme of IWD is Embracing Equity – it is important to recognise
In this latest episode of the Today’s Wills and Probate podcast host David Opie is joined by National Association of Licensed Paralegal’s (NALP) former CEO and now Patron Amanda Hamilton Starting out running paralegal training
The British Wills and Probate Awards will return in 2023 with a brand new venue and Headline Sponsor. The 6th edition of these fantastic awards will return on 11th October 2023. Organisers Today’s Media are
Top 100 UK law firm, Hugh James, has expanded its Contested Wills, Trusts and Estates team with the appointment of senior associates Sarah O’Grady and Ryan Taylor based in Cardiff and London. Sarah and Ryan
A local government workforce crisis is threatening vital local services – particularly relied on by those who urgently need support – with more than 9 in 10 councils experiencing staff recruitment and retention difficulties, a
A property “concierge” service designed for high net worth individuals and property is set to be launched by specialist property services company Property Solutions Group. Southey & Co will provide a “bespoke service for Private
Seven out of ten parents across the UK have no legal guardian in place to care for their children in the event of their deaths, according to research commissioned by Solicitors for the Elderly (SfE).
Four SRA regulated law firms have fallen foul of Anti-Money Laundering and Transparency regulations and received fines totalling over £25,000. Some of the first published fines are now coming light following the extension of SRA
In this first Today’s Wills and Probate podcast of 2023 host David Opie is joined by founder of Finders International, Danny Curran. In 2022 Finders International celebrated its 25th Anniversary and in this podcast Danny
A new legal conference and awards has been launched to educate private client lawyers on the importance, and benefits of marketing, and business development. The Legal Growth Conference & Awards will be held on 4th
As 2022 draws to a close, all of us at Today’s Media would like to extend the very warmest of wishes to all our readers, partners, contributors, and friends. In 2022, our popular Today’s publications
2022 saw the launch of the Today’s Wills and Probate Podcast which has steadily grown in popularity over the last 12 months. With a new discussion released monthly, the podcast has tackled topics as diverse
Boodle Hatfield publishes Lessons in Legacy: a guide to navigate the world of private wealth in the 21st century Drawing on the firm’s centuries long history supporting successful families and individuals to plan for the
Portcullis Legals have announced a new partnership with League One football club, Plymouth Argyle. The partnership will see the Plymouth based firm sponsor one of the club’s stands. Portcullis Legals, pioneers of the four-day working
In this latest Today’s Wills and Probate podcast host David Opie is joined by Arken.legal CEO Dave Newick. A “technologist” in an industry where technology adoption has traditionally been slow, Dave shares his thoughts on
The Legal Services Board (LSB) has today launched a consultation on its draft business plan and budget for 2023/24 to drive forward its ambition to deliver a legal services market that better meets society’s needs.
In this latest Today’s Wills and Probate podcast host David Opie is joined by Aubrey Dawson, Managing Director of Dawson’s Auctioneers. Aubrey shares his experiences and expertise as an auctioneer along some wonderful stories about
In this special edition of the Today’s Wills and Probate podcast host David Opie is joined by WillAid Chair and Head of Legacies at Save the Children, Jonathan Jacques, and Campaign Director Peter de Vena
The fifth year of The British Will and Probate Awards brought the house down at The Grand Hotel in Birmingham as wills and probate practitioners came together to celebrate the very best the industry has
Join the Institute of Paralegals for their next monthly virtual event on 20th October 2022 and hear from their guest speaker on a great topic, ask questions and to connect. Short synopsis of talk Kevin
In a series of Supporters in Focus pieces, we are thrilled to introduce our sponsors of The British Wills and Probate Awards 2022. Alongside headline sponsor Executor Solutions, we look forward to recognising achievement, highlighting
Over the last few weeks, Legal Growth Founder – Tom Stansfield has been traveling up and down the country attending client meetings, hosting training for law firms, attending conferences and meeting prospective clients. Some of
There is now less than one week to go until the 2022 British Wills and Probate Awards, sponsored by Property Solutions Group. Excitement has grown over the past six months since the launch of the
The British Wills and Probate Awards celebrates its FIFTH year in 2022 at the aptly named Grand Hotel in Birmingham. Hosted as a hybrid event again on 20th October, with the in person ceremony simultaneously