Register For Title Research’s Free CPD webinar
Register for Title Research’s free CPD webinar – Mergers and acquisitions: when UK shareholdings become US shareholdings Don’t miss this free CPD webinar on Wednesday 3rd of October at 12:00PM. Title Research’s asset repatriation specialist, Katie Butterfield, will explain everything there is to know about the impact of mergers and acquisitions on estates. Katie will […]
Awards Shortlist for ‘Probate Provider of the Year’
A key date in the diary, The British Wills and Probate Awards are excited to officially announce the shortlist for the ‘Probate Provider of the Year’ category for the upcoming event on 18th October 2018. The expert Judges of the awards received exceptional nominees for this category and were put to the test to whittle […]
Awards Shortlist for ‘Innovation of the Year’
The British Wills and Probate Awards are excited to finally announce the shortlist for the ‘Innovation of the Year’ category for the upcoming event on 18th October 2018. The Judges of the awards ceremony were confronted with the difficult task of deciding who should be shortlisted for this category, following an abundance of great entrants. […]
Awards Shortlist for ‘Best use of Technology’
The British Wills and Probate Awards are thrilled to announce the shortlist for the ‘Best Use of Technology’ category for the forthcoming Awards on 18th October 2018. The Judges of the awards ceremony received fantastic entrants so were faced with a difficult decision to make when selecting the shortlist. After a lot of deliberating they […]
Exclusive Interview with the new Director of Consulting at Legacy Voice
This summer, Chris Millward joined the Legacy Voice team as the new Director of Consulting. An industry leader in the UK charity sector, he has a wealth of experience, knowledge and skills for creating awareness and ultimately growing legacy giving. With over a decade of expertise in managing charity legacy fundraising and administration, Chris has […]
Mitigating Risk – Insurance solutions for trust & probate professionals
Title: Mitigating Risk – Insurance solutions for trust & probate professionals Presenter: Jeff De Rhune, Zurich Date & Time: Wednesday 19th September at 12.00pm Link: https://goto.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1210007&tp_key=e637eccf84 We are delighted to welcome this month’s speaker Jeff De Rhune from Zurich to the next instalment of Certainty Expert Webinars. Zurich have been writing Legal Indemnities for over […]
The search is simple, the unforeseen complications might not be
Afonwy Howell-Pryce, Solicitor, Head of Private Client at Robertsons Solicitors: “Having used Certainty numerous times to find a Will of the deceased, Robertsons thought it would be advantageous to also register our Wills. Not only does it assist bereaved people trying to locate a Will but also adds security to our clients to know that […]
Awards Shortlist for ‘Best use of Marketing and Social Media’
The British Wills and Probate Awards are delighted to officially announce the shortlist for the ‘Best Use of Marketing and Social Media’ category for the upcoming awards on 18th October 2018. The Judges of the awards ceremony faced a difficult task of deciding the shortlist for this category as they received fantastic entrants. But after […]
Industry professionals share views of overcoming an incapacity crisis
A report was released in July this year by the Solicitors for the Elderley (SFE) which warned of a incapacity crisis and highlighted that over a third of the UK is unprepared for later life as they had not planned for important end of life decisions. Industry experts discuss what could be done to improve […]
Professor Lesley King – Judge’s Spotlight
A leading professional, author and lecturer in Wills, Trusts and Probate, Professor Lesley King, is on the judging panel for the first unique British Wills and Probate Awards 2018. Lesley is a member of the Law Society’s Wills & Equity Committee and the Probate & Estates Committee of STEP and an honorary member of the […]
The Law Commission states electronic signature as valid as handwritten one
According to a consultation paper from the Law Commission of England and Wales, electronic signing of legal documents should be considered just as legally binding as a handwritten one – without the need to change the law. The Law Commission further states that the electronic signature can even be valid when it is just a […]
How do companies deal with digital assets post death?
How do large digital companies deal with subscriptions and/or accounts post death? What happens to the public’s copious amount of photos, videos, messages and documents on social media? In as little as two years (from 2012 to 2014), the public have produced more data than in all of human civilisation before that – and is […]
Thy Will Be Done (Spain) Ltd Sponsor Award’s Glittering Champagne Reception
We’re thrilled Thy Will be Done (Spain), a Worthing and Spain based professional Wills and Trust Writing Service is sponsoring the sparkling champagne reception at our prestigious British Wills and Probate Awards 2018. This elaborate event is run by the publishers of Today’s Wills and Probate and is dedicated to professionals in this sector, highlighting […]
Judge’s Spotlight – Tim Farmer
Founder and Managing Director of TSF Consultants, Tim Farmer, is on the judging panel for the first exclusive British Wills and Probate Awards 2018. In this interview, he talks about his current role at TSF, what sparked his interest in the area of capacity, what challenges the industry face and how professionals in the Wills […]
Legal professionals share their views on banks being appointed as Executor
The Daily Mail Online posted an article in July this year which indicates that up to 1.5 million people have been sold ‘rip-off Wills’ by high street banks. During the 1990s and early 2000s some banks were offering their will writing services as an added extra to accounts and mortgage deals. Some Wills prepared by […]
Industry experts share their views on the safety of legal professionals’ home visits
Preparing a clients’ Will and discussing personal details with them to ensure loved ones benefit from the estate in the future can be a sensitive matter – but do the benefits of home visits compromise legal professionals safety? Dealing with such private information can be made less daunting if an appointment can be arranged in […]
Judge’s Spotlight – Loschinee Naidoo
Director of Compliance and Risk at Legal Eye Limited, Loschinee Naidoo is on the judging panel for the first upcoming British Wills and Probate Awards 2018. In this interview, she talks about her current role, what fuelled her interest in this particular area as well as her thoughts on how professionals in the Wills and […]
40% of legal professionals reluctant to discuss charitable giving with clients
The Law society held a roundtable discussion on legacy giving which found 40% of solicitors did not feel able to raise the issue of charitable giving with their clients, according to 2016 research by Remember a Charity (RAC). Legacy income is the biggest single source of voluntary income to the charities sector, currently worth more […]
Judge’s Spotlight – Simon McCrum
Law firm Management Consultant, Simon McCrum, is on the judging panel for the upcoming British Wills and Probate Awards. In this interview, he discusses what sparked his interest in the sector, as well as outlining his thoughts on how Wills and Probate professionals could improve their service delivery.
Office of the Public Guardian launches Mediation Pilot
Alan Eccles, the Public Guardian for England & Wales, has launched a pilot aiming to reduce intra-familial disputes in cases where there is a lasting power of attorney (LPA), an enduring power of attorney (EPA) or a court-appointed deputy. Such disputes can risk the protection of a person who is vulnerable because they may not […]
