Will Aid is an incredible Scheme which goes from strength to strength every year. Having taken part for over 15 years, becoming the second highest donating firm last year was beyond amazing. This year to smash Read More
At the recent March Budget the Chancellor announced that the government will scrap the non-domicile tax status in the UK and replace it will a more modern and simpler system. Who does it affect? Non-domicile (Read More
The Today’s Wills and Probate Podcast welcomes Andrew Buchan, Managing Director of James McKenzie Wills, to discuss the ups and downs of running an estate planning business. Andrew has been with the business for 14 Read More
With an ever-growing and aging population, along with prolonged lifespans, an increasing number of wills are being disputed due to doubts over testamentary capacity. Dementia is a condition predominantly linked with the aging population, and Read More
The period after the death of a loved one is a difficult time; and many people prefer to avoid thinking about it in advance. There are many challenges to consider; not only the emotional difficulties, Read More
In the height of the cost-of-living crisis, money management is an incredibly important topic for everyone to consider, regardless of their age, including Wills and the legacy they will leave behind. Data suggests that legacy Read More
There has been much in press this month about the ongoing legal battle between the daughter of the late Robert Harrington, Jill Langley, and his widow Guixiang Qin in respect of Mr Harrington’s Will. Read More
STEP has responded to a UK government consultation that seeks views on improving transparency of land ownership involving trusts and options to widen access to trust information held on the Register of Overseas Entities (ROE). Read More
The Government is reaffirming its commitment to all the UK’s 5.5 million small businesses, with the creation of a new Small Business Council due to launch next month which will bring together SME leaders from Read More
This Trust and Estate Disputes quarterly round-up provides a summary of a cross-section of reported decisions handed down in the courts of England and Wales in the period October 2023 – December 2023. WITHERS TRUST CORPORATION V ESTATE Read More
Our approach to offers made at first tier When a consumer first brings a complaint to us, one of the first thing we do is to establish whether the service provider has made an offer Read More
If your loved one was unduly influenced by someone when making their will, it could be invalid. But what is ‘undue influence’ and how does it differ from mere persuasion? Undue influence claims are particularly Read More
David Forsdyke, recent winner of ‘Market Champion of the year’ at the 2023 Later Life Lending awards, believes the equity release industry needs to undergo a fundamental change. Here he explains why. Just 10 years ago the Read More
With 11,500 law firms in the UK differentiation can be a constant challenge. When it come to legal services marketing, law firms in 2024 must adopt innovative marketing strategies to distinguish themselves. Legal Growth, a marketing agency Read More
Thank you to all our Today’s Wills and Probate readers, subscribers and contributors for your support in 2023. It has been another busy year in the wills and probate and wider private client and estate Read More
Our approach to dealing with matters arising from the administration of an estate When we changed our Scheme Rules in April, one change that we made was to make it clear that we accept complaints Read More
While the bitter family probate dispute around the will of Russian oligarch Vladimir Scherbakov received considerable attention recently, the practical lesson to be learned from this high-profile case has been less scrutinised. At the root Read More
Introduction At some point or another, most private client professionals will come across an estate whereby a dispute arises which can be attributed to any number of claims including:- Challenges to Wills Executor disputes Read More
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- UK government to overhaul non-domicile tax status in favour of modernised system
- Navigating the ups and downs of running a will writing business
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- Leaving a Lasting Legacy: World Vision offering free Will-writing this March
- Battle over will highlights risks of predatory marriages and importance of protecting vulnerable elders
- STEP responds to a UK government consultation that seeks views on improving transparency of land ownership
- Government backs SMEs with new Help to Grow campaign and small business council
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