Category :Features

STEP continues to focus on the significant issues that surround loss of capacity particularly in light of a recent report stating that dementia cases are set to triple by 2050. Therefore supported by the Alzheimer’s Read More

A return to the norm? Before I talk about the changes happening in the world of Equity Release, it’s worth setting the scene in terms of the property market, interest rates and the wider Read More

When someone goes missing their financial affairs can come to a standstill with mortgage payments going unpaid, family members not being financially supported and direct debits continuing without reason. Under the Guardianship (Missing Persons) Act 2017, Read More

Introduction ‘A very sad dispute’ about funeral arrangements; HHJ Paul Matthew’s opening remarks in his judgment in the case of Otitoju v Onwordi. This was a case, or two linked cases in fact, in Read More

At the start of November, the government will host the first global summit on artificial intelligence (AI), with a focus on the safe use of AI. The AI Safety Summit will be at Bletchley Park, Read More

A will dispute in the High Court concerning an illiterate testator has received a lot of media attention recently. The deceased’s three eldest children are said to be contesting his will on the basis Read More

Death benefits have always been the most confusing aspect of pensions. Knowing and choosing the right option can make a huge financial difference; especially for the terminally ill as they have more options than most. Read More

Background Norman Gill was born on 24 January 1935. In 1964 he married Mary and the couple had three children together: Jessica, Marcus and Elizabeth. Mary had a son from a previous relationship (Julian). Marcus and Elizabeth did Read More

The Government has introduced an increase to the statutory legacy on Intestacy. From the 26th July 2023, where a person dies without a will leaving a spouse and children, the spouse will receive a statutory gift Read More

New research has revealed that half of UK adults do not have a will. The survey, based on 2,000 UK adults, revealed that one in three (33%) adults who are aged 55 and over do not have a Read More

Our approach to unbundling The idea of “unbundling” legal services has been discussed in the sector for several years. In a nutshell, it’s where a service provider takes on only those aspects of work Read More

Laurelo Probate, a self-proclaimed National trailblazer in the legal sector is elated to announce its selection as a finalist at the British Wills and Probate Awards in the category of “Probate Provider of the South.” Read More

Claimants who wish to bring a claim under the Act must do so within six months of the date of the Grant of Probate or Letters of Administration. If the Grant has been extracted, the Read More

Following the Competition and Markets Authority’s (CMA) decision to launch an investigation into unregulated legal services, the feeling from within the industry is – somewhat predictably – mixed. One of the CMA’s focuses is will Read More

A “home loan” scheme designed to avoid inheritance tax (IHT) saw the executors of the estate narrowly miss incurring a double IHT charge following a recent challenge by HM Revenue & Customs. The deceased, Leslie Read More

“A champion is someone who gets up when they can’t…” I read this quote a few months ago and it has stuck with me ever since. It feels quite apt to use as a Read More