Arken Legal, part of the Arken Group of companies, has launched a ground-breaking new platform that digitises the estate planning solicitor’s client interactions. The Arken Instruction Hub represents a leap forward in client engagement, Read More
On Friday 17th November, the Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice Alex Chalk KC MP delivered a speech at at the Civil Justice Council’s 12th National Forum.Can I thank Sir Geoffrey Read More
In a series of Supporters in Focus pieces, we are thrilled to introduce our sponsor of the Afterparty at The British Wills and Probate Awards 2023. We are delighted to have Estatesearch on board with the Read More
Reforms designed to transition the process of creating Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) from a largely paper-based process to a digital one are to be enacted. The Powers of Attorney Act passed its third reading Read More
What is undue influence? It is possible to have a Will set aside on grounds that it was procured by means of undue influence. This is the idea that a testator has been influenced by Read More
The British Wills and Probate Awards, sponsored by CTT Group, is heading for a sell-out with the ceremony just three weeks away. 450 practitioners are expected to come together at Kimpton Clocktower Hotel in Manchester on 11Read More
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Professional Indemnity
Wills & Probate
PII costs “not expected to fall in the near term”
Joint research by the Legal Services Board (LSB) and Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has identified key trends in the professional indemnity insurance market. The research found that the average PII premium is now equivalent to 5% Read More
New research has shown that more than a quarter of parents do not intend to split their assets equally between their children. A poll conducted by Will Aid identified that that only 73% of parents would Read More
A Today’s Wills and Probate Charity Golf Day is being hosted on 29th September 2023 and readers are invited to enter a team and support a fantastic charitable cause. The day is being hosted at Read More
With the current Inheritance Tax (IHT) framework offering generous incentives for legacy giving – a growing income stream for UK charities – Remember A Charity are calling on government and policymakers to consult with the sector and Read More
The COVID-19 pandemic brought about an unprecedented disruption to various aspects of our lives, including the way legal matters are conducted. One significant area affected by the global health crisis is the witnessing of wills. Read More
Today sees an increase in the Statutory Legacy fixed sum amount from £270,000 to £322,000 which has an impact on intestacy cases. The Statutory Legacy is relevant when an individual dies intestate leaving behind a surviving spouse Read More
We have launched our State of Probate survey for 2023. The survey looks to take a snapshot of the current state of the probate market and examine the issues facing those working in the sector. We Read More
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Firms & People
Wills & Probate
Practitioners come together to discuss future of wills and estate
Practitioners from across the wills and estate planning industry came together on Thursday evening at the “State of the Nation” Summit to discuss a myriad of topics related to the future of the industry. Amongst Read More
Friday 2nd June marks the final day to confirm your place at the “State of the Nation” Summit, hosted by Today’s Wills and Probate, where practitioners, suppliers and recruiters will gather to address the Read More
The inaugural BEST Foundation Conference saw a new Chair appointed as Trevor Worth stepped down to be replaced by Philip Pamment. Worth, Founder and Managing Director of Portcullis Legals in Plymouth, was appointed the first Read More
Regulatory Updates
Wills & Probate
CILEx Regulation launches consultation on future of CILEx professionals
CILEx Regulation (CRL) has launched a consultation into how the present system of regulation can work better for consumers, the regulated community and the wider public, now that the recent investigation by the Legal Services Read More
Probate applications remain delayed despite a slight decrease in the wait for paper applications, new data from HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS) has revealed. For the 26,637 grants of probate issues in March 2023, the average Read More
New research has revealed that civil service delays are causing huge disruption and emotional anguish to bereaved families trying to unlock estates, according to a private client solicitor at law firm Mayo Wynne Baxter. HM Read More
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