Should funds be released without a Grant of Probate?
A recent discussion on LinkedIn highlights the need for solicitors and probate practitioners to be vigilant when acting with banks and other professionals. Andy Riddle, Managing Director of Professional Deputies; a firm that manages the property and financial affairs of vulnerable adults, posted a discussion within the LinkedIn Wills and Estate Planning UK group to […]
Charity begins at home
Will Aid has been forced to issue an apology after an email that was sent to 10,000 inquirers who had failed to have wills written under a previous scheme, were sent information promoting Co-operative Legal Services, The Goodwill Partnership and Which? containing the words “you don’t have to see a solicitor”. Several solicitors and firms […]
Probate business sold by HSBC Trust
HSBC Holdings have agreed a deal to sell its UK probate business for an undisclosed amount to Simplify Channel Ltd. The transaction, which is expected to complete in the fourth quarter of 2015, includes 73 employees moving to the probate services firm, together with a referral arrangement for HSBC Trust Co to refer clients needing […]
Will Aid 2015 – Will they, or won’t they?
Registrations are now being taken for Will Aid 2015. All solicitors and law firms that can provide will writing services are invited to join the scheme. What do you think of campaigns such as this – are they a positive step in the right direction for both solicitors and clients? Have you taken part in […]
The power of number 10 in contested probate claims
Tara McInnes, associate in the Dispute Resolution team at Gardner Leader Solicitors talks about the power of section 10 of the Inheritance Act 1975 but how it is being under-utilised by solicitors. Whilst it is now commonplace for solicitors to bring claims for applicants under the Inheritance (Provision for Family & Dependants) Act 1975 (the […]
Usage of legal services remains unchanged
New research from YouGov Reports shows that a majority of consumers have used a solicitor or law firm in their lifetime. The Legal Services 2015 report finds that most adults (62%) have used a law firm or solicitor at some point in their lifetime; this remains the same as the previous report in December 2013. Adults […]
Want to start a career in equity release?
Looking to advance your career and gain experience in equity release? The Right Equity Release are hiring! The business is currently recruiting qualified Equity Release Advisers to join their expanding team. The Right Equity Release prides itself on a strong culture within the business. They aim to exude a professional, supportive, relaxed and sensible approach, […]
Have you considered your firm’s professional development needs for the coming year?
Renowned training experts, MBL Seminars, have announced their upcoming dates for their latest will writing, probate, and tax planning courses — which are being held throughout the coming year. There are a range of courses to suit your professional needs, including seminars on challenging wills and care funding, as well as webinars on how to […]
Instruction Takers Needed
The Will Company have announced they are currently recruiting! Due to the ever-increasing number of leads for Wills, LPAs and Trusts, the business is now looking to expand their team and need experienced instruction takers to help them manage the increased workload. As a national company, with 20 years’ experience, we expect applicants to be […]
FCA bans and fines two individuals for pension advice failings
Lloyd Pope and Peter Legerton, former directors of advisory firm TailorMade Independent Ltd (TMI), have been banned from senior positions in financial services by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Pope has been fined £93,800, Legerton would have been fined £84,000, but for financial hardship. The FCA found both men failed to ensure TMI assessed the […]
SRA investigates two firms over closure
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) is investigating two solicitor firms that should have closed at the end of December last year because they did not have a valid insurance policy. The two are the only firms being investigated out of a total of 39 practising firms that entered the extended policy period (EPP) on 1 […]
Kidd Rapinet place beating bogus firms at the top of their 2015 agenda
As a regular user of the Lawyer Checker Account and Entity Screen search, Kidd Rapinet LLP is prioritising the security of its client’s money within purchase transactions. As is advised by LC, all fee earners at Kidd Rapinet have been instructed to ensure that they obtain the recipient solicitors’ client account details at the earliest […]
Job of the Month – Montague Ledgisters
Established law firm, Montague Ledgisters are looking to recruit a Wills, Probate and Trusts Practitioner at their Ealing, West London office. This position is within the firm’s busy private client department, so full time hours would be preferred. Applicants must be STEP accredited, with 5 or more years’ post-qualification experience. Montague Ledgisters wish to employ […]
The 24/7 law firm is here: alldayPA Legal helps legal firms make the most of every phone call
The UK legal sector has spent years ‘paying’ for unanswered and badly handled telephone calls with lost revenues and dissatisfied clients. Help is now at hand with the launch of an innovative bespoke legal call answering solution from alldayPA, the UK’s most trusted provider of call answering services. With alldayPA Legal, law firms have access […]
‘We were shocked at the immediate uplift in calls’ – Moneypenny Case Study – Newmans Solicitors
Based in London’s Mayfair and Horley, Surrey; Newmans Solicitors is a little bit different. With more than 40 years’ experience, the firm boasts a team comprising solely of qualified legal professionals, thereby delivering a highly personal service directly to clients. Saira Babar is the Managing Director and owner of the firm. Here she explains why […]
Laytons continues to strengthen Manchester team
The Manchester office of Laytons Solicitors has confirmed the appointment of Liz Braude as Partner in its Private Client team. Liz joins from Pannone part of Slater & Gordon where she was Partner and Head of Wills and Estate Planning. A high-profile specialist in trust law and succession planning for businesses, Liz advises on all […]
Brook Worthy Law announce new services in supporting Will Writers
Brook Worthy Law today launched several new services to the Will Writing community including Estate Administration and Probate, paying an industry high of 30% in referral fees. Philip Pamment, Joint Managing Director said: "We felt for some time that things could be done differently. "At nearly every meeting and seminar we attended we heard our […]
Wills and probate team joined by renowned expert
Yorkshire-based law firm, Taylor Bracewell have announced they have started the New Year by appointing a new member to their wills and probate team. Lauren Smith is renowned throughout the local region for specialising in advanced wills and probate cases. She joins the firm’s private client department in Sheffield and has been appointed to lead […]
Elderly debt crisis
UK equity release firm, Key Retirement, are stating that lenders must become less strict towards older borrowers. This comes response to a recent study the firm commissioned, where many consumers believe they will still have outstanding debt when they retire. Why are UK residents struggling with finances later in life, and what should wills and […]
Money Know-How financial experts and will writers are recruiting!
Financial and life planning service provider, Money Know-How Ltd have announced they are currently recruiting! Money Know-How are a well-established team of mortgage and protection advisors, and will writers who are dedicated to giving the best guidance to their clients. Developing lasting and loyal relationships with clients is at the forefront of everything they do. […]
