Readers invited to Charity Golf Day
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 Sandwell Park Golf Club located centrally just off J1 of the M5 and will start from 9am. The charity chosen […]
Proposals to abolish inheritance tax ‘must take into account risk of legacy income loss for charities’
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 to ensure that legacy income will be protected. Over 50 MPs have called for IHT to be abolished, […]
The evolution of will witnessing in the midst of the pandemic
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. The legal community faced the challenge of adapting to the new reality while upholding the integrity of this essential legal […]
The Rules of Intestacy: Order of priority
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 or civil partner and any children. To reflect these changes, we’ve created this slider document on the order […]
CLC launches State of Probate survey for 2023
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 last ran the survey in 2021 and are running it again this year to benchmark changes across the sector. […]
Practitioners come together to discuss future of wills and estate planning at key Summit
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 the topics of discussion at the Summit, which was hosted in Birmingham by Today’s Wills and Probate and held under […]
‘State of the Nation’ Summit: Final day to confirm your place
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 challenges and opportunities shaping the legal landscape in wills and probate. From discussing legislative updates to exploring innovative strategies, this summit […]
New Chair for BEST Foundation announced at inaugural conference
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 Chair of the Advisory Board, alongside a Charlotte Ponder (Legal Director at CTT Group) who sits as Vice-Chair. The BEST […]
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 Board has concluded. CRL is asking those it regulates, as well as interested parties across the legal community and the […]
Probate application delays persist
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 timeline from submission to grant was 10.8 weeks – showing an increase from February 2023 which was 10.6, […]
Court queues leave bereaved families in ‘limbo’, lawyer warns
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 Courts and Tribunal Service (HMCTS) has been working with huge backlogs in processing probate applications since the start of the […]
#BWAPAwards2023 | Two weeks remaining for early bird entries
There are now just two weeks remaining for early bird entry to the British Wills and Probate Awards 2023 at the discounted rate of £129 +VAT. Registration is via The British Wills and Probate Awards website with firms able to register for up to three categories in their submission. The 2023 event promises to be […]
‘First of its kind’ subscription estate planning service launched
A national estate planning business has launched what it describes as the “first of it’s kind” subscription estate planning service. Simpler Law, part of Lincoln-based HAIG Consumer Group, have launched its “Simpler Infinity” plan; a monthly subscription which it says provides a family and estate Will, a Lasting Power of Attorney, estate administration, ongoing consultations […]
Legal aid: ‘A decade of cuts’
It has been 10 years since the government took an “axe to legal aid” and justice is increasingly out of reach for those in most need, as evidenced by new maps from the Law Society of England and Wales showing expanding legal aid deserts. The Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (LASPO) […]
SFE National Conference 2023
This year’s Solicitors for the Elderly (SFE) National Conference 2023 takes place on Thursday 22nd June at Kings Place in London. Spice Up Your Life will see attendees delve into the life of Andy, a colourful character who certainly lived life to the full! After his sudden and unexpected death, his family are hoping he’s […]
Kaur v Singh: The Inheritance Act and patriarchal inheritance practices
In Kaur v Singh a widow successfully challenged her late husband’s attempt to leave his estate to the male family line, which would have left her with nothing. This case shows how, in certain circumstances, the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 can be a powerful tool to challenge patriarchal inheritance practices and […]
Woman jailed for three years for spending an inheritance left to someone else
A mother who spent a £455,000 inheritance that her son had left to someone else has been sentenced to more than three years in prison. Judge Julie Clemitson told Newcastle Crown Court that 56-year-old Kathryn Walker had committed a sustained act of fraud and a “gross breach of trust”. Ms Walker’s son, Sapper Richard Walker, […]
Last chance to take advantage of SFE Conference 2023 ‘early bird’ offer
There’s just over a week left to take advantage of this year’s SFE National Conference 2023 early bird offer. Running until Friday 31st March, non SFE members can get tickets at a cost of £290 compared to the usual £320. This year’s event will be taking place on Thursday 22nd June at Kings Place in […]
What has LawTech ever done for us?
Exizent caught up with their Managing Director, Aleks Tomczyk, as part of their latest series into LawTech, to get his opinion on what LawTech really means to him and what he feels the benefits of adopting technology can bring to law firms and their teams. Join Exizent’s newsletter to get their latest series straight to […]
Vaultinum | maximising your investment potential: Why a tech health check is a must
March 22 11:00 – 12:00| FREE With more tension on the market these days, investors are exercising greater scrutiny over deals with a particular focus on the technology. However, greater scrutiny doesn’t mean no risks; it means being aware of them and having a plan. If you’re a company preparing for an investment, fundraising or […]
