The latest Today’s Wills & Probate Podcast looks at what can be understood from analysis of over 250,000 Wills and what clients really want. The data is drawn from LEAP Estates’ comprehensive 2026 Private Client
A woman excluded by name from her father’s will has been awarded a share of his estate after a judge ruled in her favour because of the “moral dimension” of her “caring contributions”. Emma McDaniels
Firms have been sharing their successes following the Probate Industry Awards, hosted by comedian Omid Djalili. The awards, held in London, highlight achievement in areas including legal service delivery, operational performance, client outcomes and wider
The Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC) is encouraging solicitors, barristers and Fellows of CILEX in England and Wales to apply for 128 Recorder roles, with vacancies across all jurisdictions. Recorders deal with cases within a mid-range
Barry Mattock is the group chief executive officer of Property Solutions Group, a specialist probate property services company working with law firms and legal professionals across the UK. With decades of experience in the property
The partner of a fashion designer who died in 2017 is making an Inheritance Act claim against the estate of the deceased, as part of an ongoing legal battle with the family and professional executor.
The parent company of legal brands Taylor Rose, FDR Law and Kingsley Wood has reported record profits of nearly £10 million; a 118% increase on the previous financial year. AIIC Group’s latest results report an
The Pension Schemes Bill passed into law on Wednesday, delivering major reform to the UK pensions worth around £2 trillion. Over 20 million workers could benefit from the reforms, with the government estimating an average
Efforts to introduce assisted dying in England and Wales have run out of time after the bill stalled in the House of Lords – with supporters accusing peers of holding up the legislation. Speaking at
The National Will Register, the will registration and will search service, has launched its Free Will Registration Month today (Friday). Throughout the month, members of the public and legal professionals can register their own or
An “increasing number of bad lawyers” are contributing to a consistent and accelerating increase in contentious probate activity identified by a freedom of information request to the Probate Registry. An analysis by Birketts LLP has
“Outdated” solicitors costs and options for reform are to be examined by the Civil Justice Council (CJC). Announcing the launch of the consultation, the CJC acknowledged comments made by Sir Geoffrey Vos, Master of the
LawCare, the mental health charity for the legal sector, is hosting a free webinar exploring how to handle difficult conversations with colleagues, managers, teams and clients. Held on 14th May as part of Mental Health
Ross Coates Solicitors in Ipswich is the latest law firm subjected to an intervention by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, following regulatory action this week. No details for the closure have been provided by the SRA
Emily Robertson is a senior associate and full STEP member, having received a distinction in the STEP exams. Emily was the Wills and Probate One to Watch 2025 and is recognised for her LGBT specialist
Over half of UK adults surveyed by the charity Will Aid believe they should be legally permitted to sign and store their wills electronically. The results highlight a disconnect between consumer expectations and the law,
New Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) chief executive Sarah Rapson says the organisation needs to “regain the trust of solicitors, law firms and the wider public”. In a statement published on the SRA website, Rapson said
Upcoming ‘unconference’ TWP Festival has announced the first of its speakers for the event, which will take place on Tuesday 23rd June in Digbeth, Birmingham. Early bird tickets priced at £119 +VAT are available until
Octopus Legacy has acquired the will bank of Top 100 law firm Shoosmiths, marking what the firm says is a significant step in its growth strategy. Shoosmiths said the transfer “aligns with its broader strategy
If you haven’t yet completed Remember A Charity’s short survey on the role of professional advisers in charitable legacy giving, there’s still time to share your views. The charity runs an annual Professional Adviser Tracking
Shortcomings in the continuing competence training regime have prompted the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) to undertake a consultation into the future of ensuring solicitors complete regular and relevant training. SRA-regulated solicitors are required to maintain
Founded in 2020 Provira is one of a handful of FCA-regulated organisations offering inheritance and estate lending services to cover inheritance tax and estate costs. In this latest Today’s Wills and Probate Podcast episode host
A case involving the estate of a woman who died 11 years ago without leaving a will has exposed legal issues likely to become more common, says a wealth disputes expert. Irene Chung died intestate
The Legal Services Board (LSB) is responding to a “rapidly evolving” legal sector and plans to change its approach to oversight regulation to focus efforts on “where they are most needed”, according to its business
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has confirmed it is investigating a “sophisticated suspected fraud” at PM Law, following its intervention in February. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the regulator said it now believes the
The father of deceased singer Amy Winehouse has lost a high court case over the sale of items he claimed were part of the late singer’s estate, after they were sold at auction in 2021
Keri Wood is a senior associate, full STEP member and full member of the Association of Lifetime Lawyers, recognised for her expertise in private client work. She also serves as one of three mental health
The Legal Software Suppliers Association (LSSA) has responded to the growing use of artificial intelligence in technology by launching a new policy document on environmental, social and governance (ESG), setting out a framework to support
The British Estates Succession and Trust Practitioners (BEST) Foundation has announced plans to host a series of roadshow events in 2026 for members and non-members. Following three successful years at Silverstone, The National Concorde Centre
The rising average price of property continues to push more estates into the inheritance tax (IHT) threshold, with London and the South East unsurprisingly hit hardest. New research suggests as many as 288 local authorities
Two teams of staff from private client legal tech provider Estatesearch will take part in a walking marathon and half-marathon in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support this summer. Teams from Estatesearch and Exizent, part of
A new practice note aimed at providing guidance on how firms can ensure they are compliant with the recent Mazur decision has been published by the Law Society of England and Wales. The practice note