HMRC figures show a £0.6bn increase in inheritance tax (IHT) receipts in the first half of 2021/22 than in the same period a year earlier. £3.6bn in IHT was collected between April and October 2021, a 20% increase Read More
Video Will Witnessing: What happens next?
The Law Society of England and Wales has launched a survey to inform its response to future consultations on extending the witnessing of wills via video beyond the end of January 2022. In July 2020 the Ministry Read More
Two and a half weeks on from the highly successful British Wills and Probate Awards, sponsored by Executor Solutions there is still a warm afterglow around the event. Social media is awash with certificates and Read More
The Financial Conduct Authority have released figures which show that access to bank branches is decreasing, with 267 branch closures between April and June 2021. The impact on consumers means that 60.1% of the population is within 2km Read More
Motoring television presenter Mike Brewer is offering up five cars for auction from his personal collection. All cars will be sold by Silverstone Auctions at the upcoming NEC Classic Motor Show on Saturday 13th November Read More
Rob Rinder, criminal barrister and television personality will host the 2022 Probate Research Awards in person – otherwise known as ‘The Probies’ – on 28 April 2022 at the One Great George Street in Westminster, London. With 2022 being the fourth Read More
The Equity Release Council have released its Q3 market statistics which show that homeowners are, for the first time, set to access over £4bn of property wealth via equity release. 2021 has seen £3.46bn released year Read More
The Legal Services Consumer Panel has concluded that legal unbundling services should be promoted more proactively in a bid to reduce scepticism and encourage more firms to offer the service. Defined as “the separation of Read More
CILEx Regulation approved to regulate ACCA Accountants for Probate
CILEx Regulation is delighted to announce that the Legal Services Board has approved its application to provide ongoing legal regulation to ACCA accountants delivering non-contentious probate services. Following the decision by ACCA earlier this year Read More
New research has found that around 2 million retirees are yet to make a Will. the breakdown covers around 12% of over 75’s and 22% of 65-74 year olds who do not have a will in place according Read More
Pensioners must now spend more to cover basic living costs as funding a comfortable retirement has jumped by more than £2000 per year for couples. An industry report predicts that an extra £40,000 will be needed to Read More
The Government is investing in a £40 million initiative to cut carbon emissions of courts across England and Wales. The investment will see a range of new measures designed to improve the sustainability of HM Courts Read More
With just a few days to go until The British Wills and Probate Awards 2021, sponsored by Executor Solutions, momentum is building toward the big day. And we invite you to join us on the live Read More
Failure to introduce “proper risk assessments” number one AML failure
A review completed by the Solicitors Regulations Authority into law firm anti-money laundering failures has identified a 40% increase in the number of potential AML breaches reported to the SRA, with the number one area of Read More
CILEx Regulation has announced that it has licensed its first Alternative Business Structure (ABS) in a move that is likely to increase further competition in the legal services industry and offer greater choice to consumers. Read More
The British Wills and Probate Awards sponsored by Executor Solutions returns with a bang this year as the hybrid event comes to Birmingham’s newly refurbished Grand Hotel on 21st October. Hosted by ex-Royal Correspondent Read More
In a world of diminishing inheritances, quick probate property sales
A recent survey shows that 18% of adults aren’t planning to leave an inheritance to their children, and reveals that further declines are to be expected. The survey, conducted by Opinum shows that 7% will instead Read More
Positive response ahead of new solicitor exam’s first sitting
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) today announced that more than a thousand people have signed up to take the first ever Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) assessment in November. The new single rigorous examination means that Read More
Tickets for 2021 British Wills and Probate Awards sponsored by Executor Solutions are selling out quick. This year’s event will be hosted as a hybrid ceremony; with an in-person awards ceremony which will also be Read More
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