2018-19 Practising Certificate fees could be frozen
Draft plans released by the Law Society Group could mean that practising certificates fees could be the same in 2018-19 as those this year.
Generational opinion gap in using property to fund retirement
New research has revealed a significant attitudinal difference between generations in regard to using property wealth to support later life financial stability.
Third of 24-45 year old’s relying on inheritance windfall to fund later life
Recent research has revealed that 34% of those aged between 25 and 45 are counting on an inheritance to help them out financially in later life.
Why are Law firms uncertain about offering equity release advice?
Despite rising consumer demand for both products and advice in equity release, for law firms, it remains a niche market.
Royally connected host revealed for the First Ever British Wills and Probate Awards
We are delighted to announce that one of the country’s most recognisable broadcast journalists, Jennie Bond, will be hosting The British Wills and Probate Awards 2018.
Online deputy reporting tool to ‘go live’ for professionals in ‘a matter of months’
The Public Guardian Allan Eccles has said that its online deputy reporting tool could be available to professionals as early as this summer.
Q1 of 2018 sees mortality rates hit highest point since 2009
Recent data has revealed that the first quarter of the year saw the mortality rate in England reach its highest point since 2009.
Modernisation of Wills Law confirmed as law commission project of reform
The Law Commission has this week issued an update on its latest programme of reform.
Probate included in ‘ambitious’ HMCTS reform programme
Probate has been highlighted as a project within the Government’s new programme of reform for the UK courts and tribunals service.
Slowdown in Mortality rate improvement sparks questions over pension age policy
Recent figures show that the long-term improvement in English and Welsh rate of mortality have seen a “significant slowdown” with questions being raised over the potential impact on the age of state pension.
IHT gap grows by 50% in last five years
New statistics reveal that the inheritance tax gap has grown by 50% in the last five years.
2018 could see Legal sector insolvencies double
Recent analysis has revealed that legal sector insolvencies could be on track to double in 2018 if Q1 trends continue.
Chair of Equity Release Council makes key appearance at collaborative Roundtable
Today’s Conveyancer and Today’s Wills and Probate were excited to be hosting their first collaborative Roundtable, with a focus on a key opportunity for legal professionals across both sectors.
Categories revealed for the British Wills and Probate Awards
Today, we’re pleased to reveal the award categories for The British Wills and Probate Awards, set to be a celebration of the sector that’s brand new for 2018.
Social care sector crisis grows
Senior council officials have warned that social care services for vulnerable adults in certain parts of the country are on the brink of collapse.
Save the date – New Awards to celebrate achievement in Wills and Probate sector
Professionals in the Wills and Probate sector are encouraged to keep an eye out for a New Awards scheme dedicated to celebrating the achievements of those in the industry.
CMA to launch investigation into funerals sector
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) are set to review the funeral market to help ensure consumers do not get a bad deal.
1 in 10 over 55s unaware of equity release features
New research has revealed that just one in ten homeowners aged 55 or over are fully aware of the features of equity release.
MCA orders up by almost 50% in 2017
Recent figures show that orders made under the Mental Capacity Act grew by almost 50% during 2017.
Roundtable to provide key insight into new market opportunity
Today’s Wills and Probate and Today’s Conveyancer are excited to be hosting their first collaborative Roundtable, with a focus on a key opportunity for legal professionals across both sectors.
