Sponsor Spotlight: Inheritance Advance by Tower Street Finance
In a series of Supporters in Focus pieces, we are thrilled to introduce our supporters of The British Wills and Probate Awards 2021 Alongside headline sponsor Executor Solutions we look forward to recognising achievement, highlighting progression and championing innovation. Today we profile Most Rewarding Charity Initiative sponsors Inheritance Advance by Tower Street Finance. We’re delighted to […]
Getting into the nettles of restricted gifts
This insight was written by Anna Morris, Solicitor at Lime Solicitors’ Inheritance Disputes Team In the recent decision of Rittson-Thomas v Oxfordshire County Council, 2019 EWCA Civ 200 the Supreme Court decided that Oxfordshire County Council were at liberty to retain the proceeds of sale from a plot of land used for Nettlebed School, conveyed to […]
The National Will Register’s Free Will Registration Month ends on Friday 4th June
The National Will Register’s Free Will Registration Month concludes on Friday 4th June. Law firms have until Friday 4th June to express their interest in registering their clients’ Wills and existing Will Bank on The National Will Register at no cost. The National Will Register provides Will Registration and a Will search service that protects […]
Why your firm should use Will Registration and Certainty Will Search
There are currently over 8.9 million Wills registered on The National Will Register, which continues to rise daily. The National Will Register provides Will Registration and a Will search service that protects law firms, testators, executors and beneficiaries each and every day. Ewings & Co have been members of The National Will Register since 2016. […]
Hospice money fraudulently spent by daughter
Willowbrook Hospice was defrauded of approximately £20,000 from Patricia Eden’s estate, after her daughter Deborah Nilsson spent the money on a new kitchen, bathroom and family holiday. The fraud came to light when Ms Nilsson’s daughter reported her. During the trial at Liverpool Crown Court, Ms Nilsson explained that her mother had changed her mind […]
Legacy Futures announce 2021 Award Winners
Legacy Futures is delighted to announce the winners of the inaugural Legacy Futures Awards 2021. The Legacy Future Leader Award WINNER: Emma Bowles, ellenor “Emma demonstrated passion for legacies and sharing it with colleagues, care staff and supporters of ellenor hospice. Since she joined the team there has been a 20% growth in In-memory income.” […]
Entries for the British Wills and Probate Awards extended
The chance to enter this year’s British Wills and Probate Awards has been extended by a week, with the new deadline being set as the 21st May. The fourth awards are brought to you by Today’s Wills and Probate, alongside headline sponsor Executor Solutions. The awards which are brought to you by Today’s Wills and […]
Certainty Will Search prevents incorrect estate distribution by locating an unknown Will
Every day The National Will Register locates Wills that were thought not to exist. In 2020, 20% of Certainty Will Searches resulted in a Will being located where the estate was presumed intestate or a later Will being discovered that would supersede the Will being used to distribute the estate. In this case study, Dominic […]
Why Finders International are proud to be Dementia Friends
In the last few years, many of our staff have trained as Dementia Friends. We’re proud to be the only UK probate research firm that trains our staff to support this Alzheimer’s Society initiative. As our job for the most part is to trace next of kin, we often meet many older people who are […]
The National Will Register announces their Free Will Registration Month
Throughout May, The National Will Register are holding their annual Free Will Registration Month which runs from Tuesday 4th May until Friday 4th June. In 2020, the legal profession saw a sharp increase in the number of Wills being made. One of the many effects of the outbreak that Covid-19 had was that many members […]
Four ways a digital vault can enhance your client relationships
How are you growing your client relationships? You are already your client’s go-to for professional advice or key legal services and products.That relationship is important to them—and valuable to you. What are your plans to grow it? Even people with excellent planning have an important area they may be neglecting: what is going to happen […]
What will happen to Prince Philip’s multimillion pound estate?
Kings Court Trust’s latest blog explores the possible outcomes of the Duke of Edinburgh’s multimillion pound estate. The United Kingdom went into national mourning last week as the news broke that His Royal Highness Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, sadly passed away on Friday 9th April 2021 at the age of 99. A question that […]
Blog explores three unique approaches to scattering ashes
It is recommended to directly inform a loved one regarding any special wishes for how one would like their ashes to be scattered when the time comes. Many people will have a preference about what to do with their ashes. Some may opt for a traditional approach such as remaining in an urn or being […]
Government to legislate for changes to charity law, easing the burden on ILM members
ILM is delighted to learn that the government has today published a policy paper which should see changes to charity law that ILM has been calling for since 2015. The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has today published its response to the 2017 Law Commission report ‘Consultation on Technical Issues in Charity Law’ […]
Retro Race Live Online Auction – from Silverstone Auctions
BEST OF BREED MODERN CLASSICS GOING UNDER THE HAMMER IN THE RACE RETRO LIVE ONLINE AUCTION The Race Retro Live Online Auction will showcase a significant number of beautiful modern classics, all of which will be offered on Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th March 2021. Modern classics from recent decades are confirmed for Race Retro […]
Technology and Charitable Legacies
Sue Pedley, Head of Donor Research, Legacy Foresight has shared her views on the impact technology has had on charitable legacies. Many of the charitable legacies received today were first written into wills 10, 15 or 20 years ago. However, as we move further into the 21st- century, the will-making landscape will be very different, […]
Legacy Futures launches awards programme
Legacy Futures, the recently launched legacy giving consultancy group, has announced the Legacy Futures Awards, designed to support those working in the gifts in Wills and In Memory sectors. The winners, judged by an independent panel of experts, will receive packages of bursaries, professional training, mentoring or consultancy advice from Legacy Futures’ three businesses: Legacy […]
Charitable bequests expected to spike significantly in 2021
Legacy Foresight has released its Legacy Market Outlook 2020-2025 report today. The report shares their latest view of prospects for the UK legacy market, with three scenarios projecting out to 2025. Due to the rapid changes in the legacy environment over the past year, Legacy Foresight is now updating its market forecasts whenever the situation […]
Hear from Estatesearch, winners at the British Wills and Probate Awards 2020
On Thursday 22 October 2020, professionals from across the wills and probate sector came together to celebrate the successes and achievements of the industry is what has been a challenging year, at the British Wills and Probate Awards 2020. The awards, which was back for it’s third year, took to the virtual stage and was […]
Hear from Cancer Research, winners at the British Wills and Probate Awards 2020
On Thursday 22 October 2020, professionals from across the wills and probate sector came together to celebrate the successes and achievements of the industry is what has been a challenging year, at the British Wills and Probate Awards 2020. The awards, which was back for it’s third year, took to the virtual stage and was […]
