On Demand Webinar: Introduction to the Cloud – Back to Basics
Exizent’s CTO presents ‘Introduction to the Cloud – Back to Basics’ to highlight the main benefits and strengths that implementing cloud software offers your Probate Department. 25th August 2021: On-Demand (Online) Join Exizent’s CTO, John Catnach, for their latest on-demand webinar on Wednesday 25th August focusing on an introduction to The Cloud – back to […]
Better Investment in Legal Technology
Legaltech innovation is vital for firms that care about their clients I have spent a long time working in innovating technology successfully. This has been in various sectors and technologies, and I have recently been reflecting on why this is. Questioning why we continue doing something that is often hard, when it doesn’t have to […]
Wills and Probate early adopters of technology
A major piece of research conducted by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) in partnership with the University of Oxford has revealed “extensive” changes in attitudes towards technology and innovation in the legal sector. The Technology and Innovation in Legal Services report found that since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic 55% of surveyed law firms […]
MyHMCTS service improvements set to reduce probate delays
In a recent HMCTS blog post, Deputy Director of HMCTS, Adam Lennon, has responded to feedback and criticisms of the probate service by highlighting proposed changes set to improve the service going forward. HMCTS has outlined plans to improve its online MyHMCTS service and reduce delays currently being experienced by grieving families. Adam Lennon, Deputy Director […]
The role of digital transformation in addressing probate pain points – the days of paper-based processes are limited
When CLS established their Estate Administration Customer Focus Group its primary purpose was to discover the ‘pain points’ probate solicitors experience. No amount of data and analysis is as good as a discussion with our law firm customers to help us find out about process problems and the barriers law professionals face when trying to […]
Law firms in SRA firing line over AML failures
The fines levied by the SRA on 13 firms in recent weeks continue to demonstrate a fundamental lack of understanding around responsibilities when it comes to the money laundering regulations. The firms in question had failed to comply with their procedural responsibilities to provide their firm-wide AML risk assessment and delayed their AML declarations. In […]
Post Pandemic Probate Litigation
The future Conduct of Hearings With lockdown it became clear that Courts would have to operate remotely. Hearings by Microsoft Teams and electronic bundles became the new normal in the Business and Property Courts. An astonishing amount of business was conducted without too much difficulty or too much footfall on the HMCTS Estate. Without the […]
Vulnerable client detection tech closes pre-launch funding round
Newly launched clinical tech provider, Comentis, has announced that it closed a pre-launch funding round at £200,000, against a pre-revenue valuation of £2million. Funding has been secured from a number of senior figures from legal and financial services, with the support of Invest West. Comentis’ software – the Cognitive Assessment Engine (CAE) – utilises cutting-edge […]
New entrant tech provider expands service
A new digital platform has been launched to help accountants that manage probate cases to streamline inefficient and costly processes with easier estate management and case administration. Exizent is the first ever platform to connect data, services and the network of people involved when someone passes away. It enables users to capture all estate information […]
1/3rd of firms introduced new technology in the last 12 months
A major independent study into innovation in the legal sector has revealed that while the majority of law firms are making increasing use of day-to-day technology, the development of bespoke legal technology is largely focussed on advances which will benefit larger corporate clients. The research carried out by the University of Oxford on behalf of […]
Improve information for consumers says LSB
The Legal Services Board has published a response to the submissions it received to its discussion paper on quality indicators. Published in February 2021, the paper prompted a wide-ranging debate over what quality means in the legal services market and how best to convey this to consumers. The response document concludes that there is still […]
OPG outline vision for reform of LPAs
Following the release of a consultation on the future of LPA’s the OPG has outlined their vision in a blog on their website. Calling for proactive engagement with the consultation from around the community, the OPG have said “Our ambition is to use technology to improve our LPA services, without compromising safety or limiting access […]
Government outlines changes to MyHMCTS online service
Officials from HM Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS) have written to probate practitioners to outline changes to the MyHMCTS digital service. The changes, which aim to streamline and add functionality to MyHMCTS, are due to go live on 19 August. Included among them are the following: Trust Corporations will be able to apply for a […]
Major reforms for LPA registration on their way
The government has launched a consultation examining the mainly paper-based process of creating and registering Lasting Powers of Attorney with a view to using technology reform the process of witnessing, improve access and speed up the service The consultation will propose widening the OPG’s legal powers to check identities and stop or delay any registrations […]
Crypto assets and estate planning: striking the balance between access and security
Research published by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) estimates that 2.3 million adults now hold crypto assets (up from 1.9 million last year) and as many as 78% of adults have now heard of crypto assets, up from 73% in a year. Cryptocurrency is a digital asset that can be bought, spent, saved or sold in much the same way as traditional assets. The […]
WillSuite set to launch new Client Portal
WillSuite continues the recent release of new system features which includes: user CPD logs, default CRM field options and a new LexisNexis integration enabling users to complete KYC checks on clients. Yet, it does not end there. The latest news out of WillSuite HQ is the launch of a new client facing portal called ‘Love […]
Probate Innovation and Automation – a glimpse into the (not too distant) future
It may be trite to say that CLS ‘feel your pain’ but we have been focussing on learning about the modern probate and private client lawyer’s frustrations and pain points in the drive to stay competitive and focussed in today’s changing legal market. The legal profession needs to balance their customer’s demand for speed with […]
Clio launches “game changing” legal client software in the UK
Clio, a leading provider of cloud-based legal technology, has today announced the much-anticipated UK release of Clio Grow, its legal client intake and client relationship management solution already used by thousands of legal professionals in North America. Since 2015, lawyers in the UK have relied on Clio Manage—the world’s leading legal practice management software—to manage […]
New “Insur-Tech” provider raises £1.7m investment
Bequest is creating a digital revolution in the insurance industry with the sole purpose of simplifying wills and life insurance for the millennial market. Today Bequest announces its £1.7 million investment and the launch of its life insurance offering as it strives to make sure everyone has access to life insurance that doesn’t break the […]
Changing consumer behaviour creates opportunity for probate providers
Consumer shopping for legal services has undergone a sea change over the last year as people young and old have taken to their devices to research and buy everything from home gym equipment to probate services. And it’s a trend that is here to stay according to the UK Legal Services Consumer Research Report 2021. […]
