Why talking about death needs to be encouraged
Although someone in Britain dies every minute, many people risk missing out on having their end of life wishes met. This can lead to leaving a mess behind for those close to them because of a reluctance to talk about dying, death and bereavement, as well as make end of life plans. It’s against this […]
New LPA forms – what do you need to know?
Central Law Training Webinar 5th June 4pm New Lasting Powers of Attorney and Court of Protection Changes – Webinar by Central Law Training 5th June 4pm Central Law Training is running a webinar this Friday at 4pm covering the introduction of the new LPA forms from 1st July and the changes to the Court of […]
Dying Matters: are you talking about dying, death and bereavement?
This week between 18th and 24th May 2015, Dying Matters is running its sixth annual Dying Matters Awareness Week. The aim of the week is to get as many people as possible talking about death, dying, bereavement and end of life plans. The theme of the week is ‘Talk, Plan, Live’ and the Twitter hashtag […]
Today’s Wills and Probate hits 500 subscribers
We are pleased to announce that our publication, Today’s Wills and Probate, the sister publication to established news site, Todays Conveyancer, has reached 500 subscribers within six months of launching. Building on the success of Today’s Conveyancer, we launched Today’s Wills and Probate at the back-end of 2014 with the intention of informing will writing […]
The not so ‘Young One’ who didn’t think ahead
Probate records recently revealed that the late comedian Rik Mayall failed to make a will during his lifetime, despite a near death experience which saw him suffer serious head injuries following a quad biking accident in 1998. Mayall enjoyed success over a career spanning 30 years and being one of the leading ‘alternative’ comics in […]
Controversial book – Will they, or won’t they?
Conservative candidate for Solihull, Julian Knight is author of the book “Wills, Probate and Inheritance Tax for Dummies” and is being scrutinised for the advice given. He is said to offer deviant ways to hide money from the tax collectors and reduce tax burdens. Are consumers being helped or hindered by this style of publication? […]
A Brief History of Will Writing
Will writing in England is thought to date back many hundreds of years. Since the beginning, the main principles of bequeathing estates and the division of assets has predominantly remained consistent. However, in recent years, the development of how will writing services are carried out and regulated have advanced significantly. Executors are now able to […]
Growth for an SME
Are you a sole proprietor or sole trader? Do you own your own business and employ a small number of people? Would you characterise yourself as a small-to-medium sized enterprise? If this is the case, you are one of about 5 million SMEs around the UK currently trading. You may also be part of the […]
Will they, or won’t they?
What are the most tax efficient guidelines and processes needed for effective estate planning? Johnston Carmichael believe they’ve come up with the ideal solution – but what do you think? Will consumers gain the most benefits from this way of working? What’s the best or most common piece of advice you offer clients when estate […]
Choice Not Chance: The Ministry of Justice encourage the public to put secure plans in place
Too often, we hear of the distress caused to families of those who have died intestate and the many challenges people have had to face when trying to manage a loved one’s estate, as they have lost mental capacity and are unable to manage their own affairs. The Ministry of Justice has launched a public […]
Will they, or won’t they?
Advice on how to have a “prosperous” retirement has been published – will consumers take note? Which of these steps do you feel is key to having a successful retirement plan in place? Please share your comments below. Ten tips for a prosperous retirement | via @Telegraph http://t.co/xPPqDZg6Lq – BBWills&Probate (@bbwills_probate) March 12, 2015
VouchedFor.co.uk to name UK’s Top Rated Solicitors, Accountants and Financial Advisers in The Sunday Telegraph
VouchedFor.co.uk, the reviews website for solicitors, will be publishing a guide to the UK’s Top Rated solicitors, accountants and financial advisers in the Sunday Telegraph newspaper on the 29th March 2015. VouchedFor will be listing solicitors who meet its “Top Rated” criteria, with 10 client reviews rated more than four out of five within the […]
Job of the Month – Fielding Triggs Ltd.
Throughout 2015, Today’s Wills & Probate will be featuring a Job of the Month article — allowing you to see the very best of the latest recruitment opportunities and career advancements available to you. Our first featured job comes from wills and trusts specialists, Fielding Triggs, who are looking to recruit an experienced Will Writer […]
Will Search Wednesdays
There is a new scheme set up by Certainty Will Register that will help combat many of the will search issues faced by the industry. Every Wednesday, a panel of experienced advisers are available who will be able to answer many of the key questions from wills and probate professionals. This will help decide for […]
FREE WillPack course places available
Due to some cancellations, The Society of Will Writers has announced the availability of three free spaces available on a WillPack training session on 16th December. This one day seminar is open to WillPack members only and will be held in association with The Society of Will Writers at their training suite in Lincoln. These […]
MBL experts share their knowledge on the latest wills and probate legislation
Law and compliance training providers, MBL have announced their latest wills and probate courses that are set to take place throughout the winter season. MBL are experts in a wide range of legal sectors and have been delivering quality training for over a decade. Their aim is to keep wills and probate professionals up to […]
National Pro Bono Week (3rd-7th November 2014)
This week is the 13th annual National Pro Bono Week (NPBW) and this year is being sponsored by The Law Society, the Bar Council, and the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx). The aim of this campaign is to promote the importance of pro bono work and the impact it’s had on consumers. Providing free […]
Support Will Aid this November
For the last 25 years, Will Aid has worked in partnership with wills and probate professionals every November, in order to raise much needed funds for a variety of charities they support. Since 1988, Will Aid has been encouraging will writers and solicitors to get involved in the scheme. When a person writes a will […]
Events to support Competence Statement Consultation
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) is running two events to raise awareness and understanding of the SRA’s draft Competence Statement and supporting documents. Bespoke sessions are taking place in in London and Birmingham on 19th November and 5th December targeted at: Training Principals (19th November, Chancery Lane, London, 10 am -12 noon). All stakeholders including […]
The IHT Waiting Game
In a conference at the Age UK headquarters last week, David Cameron showed great support towards raising the inheritance tax (IHT) threshold in an attempt to help benefit the typical middle class families. As it stands, the plan is to raise the threshold in which consumers pay the 40% IHT to a level of £1 […]
