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
The latest Today’s Wills and Probate podcast welcomes Simon McCrum to discuss the contents of his latest book “The Perfect Lawyer” with host David Opie. There isn’t much Simon McCrum doesn’t know 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
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Celebrating the Industry Today’s Wills & Probate are thrilled to be bringing you the highly anticipated British Wills & Probate Awards 2023 in October, an evening dedicated to honouring excellence and groundbreaking achievements in the 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
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
The latest Today’s Wills and Probate podcast welcomes Emily Robertson, Associate from Burgess Mee, to talk about the impact her job has on her mental health and wellbeing. Emily is part of the private 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
A Today’s Wills and Probate Charity Golf Day is being hosted on 29th September 2023 and readers are invited to enter a team and support a fantastic charitable cause. The day is being hosted at Read More

- New STEP research on loss of mental capacity
- Equity Release is evolving into “Later Life Lending”
- Guardianship Applications for missing people: What they do and how to apply
- Who has the right to arrange a funeral where the will of the deceased is being challenged?
- The global rise of AI: opportunities and challenges
- The Perfect Lawyer
- Disputing a will of an illiterate testator
- Terminal Illness and Pensions Pitfalls
- Personality disorders and the issue of testamentary capacity
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