HMCTS Probate Improvement Claims Quashed By Professionals
Despite HM Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS) claiming the delays to probate applications have significantly improved and will be at an end by Christmas, many probate providers are still struggling with the aftermath and consequences of prolonged delays. New applications for grants of probate are now averaging four weeks with targets that this will halve […]
The Season Of Giving
The team at Fortis Law are already in the festive spirit and are gearing up to celebrate Christmas in our new offices in Burntwood. Whilst our team of experts were geared up and ready for growth, we didn’t quite expect the amazing year we’ve had and the team have been busy planning our continued growth […]
How To Value Assets And Liabilities For Inheritance Tax Purposes
For any professional handling probate matters, the task of calculating the correct amount of inheritance tax (IHT) to be paid to HMRC is one which demands a focus on the finest of details. Changes brought about by annual budgets and ongoing reform mean that calculating IHT in full accordance with the Inheritance Tax Act (IHTA […]
Nichols Marcy Dawson LLP Solicitors Are Recruiting!
Established Surrey-based law firm Nichols Marcy Dawson LLP is on the search for a talented individual to join their private client team. Nichols Marcy Dawson, who specialise in property and conveyancing, Wills, powers of attorney, probate, trusts and estate planning and all aspects of family law and divorce are recruiting a specialised private client solicitor […]
Hear From The ‘Large Firms Probate Provider Of The Year’
Congratulations to Kings Court Trust for winning ‘Probate Provider of the Year – large firms’ category at the second prestigious British Wills and Probate Awards on 17th October 2019 at the esteemed Belfry Resort and Hotel. With the increased number of submissions in categories for the awards this year, the judging panel were spoilt for […]
Hear From The ‘Best Use Of Marketing And Social Media’ Winner
Congratulations to Settify and Probaters for winning ‘Best Use of Marketing and Social Media’ category at the second prestigious British Wills and Probate Awards on 17th October 2019 at the esteemed Belfry Resort and Hotel. With the increased number of submissions in categories for the awards this year, the judging panel were spoilt for choice […]
Hear From The ‘National & Northern Solicitor Firm Of The Year’
Congratulations to Hugh Jones Solicitors who achieved double success after winning ‘Solicitor Firm of the Year’ in the national region category and ‘Solicitor Firm of the Year’ in the northern region at the second prestigious British Wills and Probate Awards on 17th October 2019 at the esteemed Belfry Resort and Hotel. With the increased number […]
Young Practitioner Of The Year Comments On Victory
Congratulations to Karan Soni of Farewill for winning the title of ‘Young Practitioner of the Year’ at the second prestigious British Wills and Probate Awards on 17th October 2019 at the esteemed Belfry Resort and Hotel. With the increased number of submissions in categories for the awards this year, the judging panel were spoilt for […]
Catch Up With The Small Firms ‘Probate Provider Of The Year’
Congratulations to Purely Probate for winning ‘Probate Provider of the Year – small firms’ category at the second prestigious British Wills and Probate Awards on 17th October 2019 at the esteemed Belfry Resort and Hotel. With the increased number of submissions in categories for the awards this year, the judging panel were spoilt for choice as […]
Non-Solicitors Banned From Working In Legal Profession
There have been several instances recently of non-solicitors being made subject to orders under Section 43 of the Solicitors Act 1974. This means that the persons subject to Section 43 cannot work for law firms regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) without its permission. Sameena Usmani was as administrative assistant at a firm in Buckinghamshire. She […]
Time Is Running Out To Enter The LPM Practice Excellence Awards
Time is running out to enter the Legal Practice Management (LPM) Practice Excellence Awards 2020. A spokesperson for the LPM Practice Excellence Awards said: “The awards were launched in 2019 to recognise excellence in legal business management. The two core categories – people and efficiency – reflected the achievements and/or best practice of those working […]
Better Support Needed For Professionals Undergoing Fertility Treatment
In the wake of National Fertility Week, a recent survey revealed that just two in five UK employees said they felt supported by their managers when experiencing fertility problems or undergoing fertility treatment. In the poll of 4,000 UK employees, of approximately 1,000 staff who had endured fertility issues, 51% said they needed to take […]
Client Suicide And The Responsibility Of The Will Writer
What happens if your client discloses their reason for writing a will is to end their own life? When trapped between an ethical and legal juxtaposition of informing relevant parties and ensuring confidentiality, how should a legal service practitioner respond? Earlier this month, Belgian Paralympian, Marieke Vervoort, made the decision to end her life through […]
SRA Contact 7,000 Regulated Firms Following AML Non-Compliance
An Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) review has highlighted a deep issue of anti-money laundering non-compliance entrenched within the legal sector. Over a fifth of firms reviewed by the SRA have failed to create the required firm risk assessment protocols to adequately protect against the proliferation of illicit money. In the last year, a new annual […]
Pro Bono Week 2019, Are You Ready?
This year’s Pro Bono week is taking place on the 4th – 8th November 2019. This is the 18th year the week has been recognised. The week is designed to provide an opportunity to encourage and recognise the voluntary contribution of lawyers in giving free legal help to those in need. There are four key […]
Private Client Practices Recognised At Law Society Excellence Awards 2019
The Law Society’s Excellence in Law Awards 2019 took place this week with a number of private client law firms being recognised for the quality of the legal services they provide to their clients. A plethora of well deserved accolades were handed out to the best legal service providers in England and Wales with three […]
Comprehensive Executor & Inheritance Insurance – How Solicitors Can Help Avoid Negligence Claims
Leading Barrister, Elis Gomer of St Johns Buildings has provided an Opinion on DAUL Asset’s foremost Executor and Inheritance Comprehensive Insurance policy. This single premium policy provides cover for the personal representatives dealing with estate administration, as well as the entitled beneficiaries, on the basis the accompanying statements of fact can be met. Cover is […]
Legal Service Providers Failing Disabled Consumers
Over a third of disabled people with a named legal issue over the past four years refused to utilise professional help. New research suggests that solicitors and law firms need to do more to ensure disabled consumers access legal services. A Solicitors Regulation Survey found over half of more than 3,500 disabled consumers believe accessing […]
Wright Hassall Announce New Appointment
Jordan Hamilton-Cox has joined, Midlands law firm Wright Hassall as a Trust and Tax Executive. Mr Hamilton-Cox joins Wright Hassall from Baldwins Accountants. Previously, he has also worked for HM Revenue & Customs for four years. His appointment to the role of Trust and Tax Executive comes as the firm deals with an increasing number of […]
Bray & Bray Celebrate STEP Success
Bray & Bray, an East Midlands based law firm, have been celebrating success recently, as they now have a full house of Society of Trust and Estate Practioners (STEP) accredited solicitors. Wills, trust and probate specialists Russell Dalby, Carly Harwood and Philip Baldwin join Andrew Hitchon, Natalie Aldrich and Isobel Mann as full members of STEP, the […]
