The Law Society has continued it’s vocal support of solicitors in the midst of the UK riots after legal professionals and firms have become the target of threats, with one firm closing it’s doors after
By Charlotte, Legal Services Director at Kings Court Trust 9 August 2024 When considering the role of an Executor, many people underestimate the complexity and responsibilities involved in administering an estate. This oversight can lead
A list of solicitors firms and names of individuals have been shared as ‘targets’ as the outbreak of unrest and disorder has continued to hit headlines. Police came under attack across cities across the UK,
A top 60 UK law firm that was founded in 2009 is changing it’s name this month to ‘reflect the company’s success in unifying business’. Taylor Rose MW, who have merged with Tucker Turner, Kingsley
Residential Service Charge Issues – Tuesday 3rd September (Ian Quayle) 1 hour session £55 Find out more about the course details here: https://todayslegaltraining.co.uk/webinar/residential-service-charge-issues/ The Trust Register – the need to knows in 2024 –
A growing listed legal services consolidator Knights has acquired a full service firm in the West Midlands for £12.5m. The acquisition of Thursfields, who have offices in Birmingham, Kidderminster, Solihull and Worcester has added over
A popular anti-virus software called Crowdstrike is said to be responsible for a global outage which has caused issues with transport services in the UK and the NHS – initially thought to be connected to
At the state opening of parliament, the King announced in his speech that pensions will be boosted by £11K and the new government will seek to improve NHS services, however there was no comment on
Today the Legal Services Consumer Panel released the results of it’s 2024 Tracker Survey reports on how consumers are utilising legal services. The survey found that a third (33 per cent) of clients wouldn’t trust
Utilita Energy is investing in the latest bereavement technology to make life easier for customers and those handling the affairs of a customer who has died. Utilita has today revealed that it is enhancing its
The UK’s leading whole of market equity release group, Equity Release Group (ERG), has announced a new partnership with Responsible Lending, the exclusive providers of the Royal London Equity Release product range, earlier this week.
The UK‘s funeral industry has had a surge in funeral directors in the last decade due to a ‘lack of regulation’, with one in five people in England and Wales over the age of 65
Aura Life has announced that its Compliance Team has been named as the Winner of the SME Compliance Team of the Year at the ICA Compliance Awards 2024. The ICA Compliance Awards are held to
A court has been asked to seize funds of a Russian oligarch for the first time by the National Crime Agency(NCA), after the organisation claimed the £1.1million fortune is the ‘proceeds of crime’. The
Cheltenham-based law firm, Frank Smith & Co Solicitors, has expanded its wills, trusts and probate department with two new hires, following substantial growth over the last year. The firm, which has grown by 35% in
A UK law firm, Frank Smith & Co Solicitors, has expanded its wills, trusts and probate department with two new hires, following substantial growth over the last year. The firm, which has grown by 35%
After a Labour government was elected last week the Law society has congratulated the new Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer for their victory and others in the sector have proposed Inheritance Tax (IHT) reconsideration. A
This two-episode webinar series will address some of the challenges within the law when helping clients who have dementia with legal services. This course aims to provide you with confidence when supporting your clients needs
The Law Society has said that firms ‘should continue to be able to operate client accounts, as they are vital for the effective delivery of many legal services’, in response to the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s
In response to the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s (SRA) consultation on the proposed rise to the Compensation Fund levy, the Law Society of England and Wales has expressed serious concerns about the impact this could have
A Lincolnshire law firm, W&P Legal, has formed a partnership with local Estate Agents, The Sharman Quinney Group, part of The Connells Group, t’o ensure home owners are keeping their Wills up to date to
The Law Society have said that HM Treasury should ensure that changes to the Money Laundering Regulations (MLRs) should not place disproportionate and unnecessary obligations on the legal profession. In response to a consultation on
Trust and Estate Practitioner STEP have responded to the HM Treasury’s consultation regarding anti-money laundering(AML) saying a legitimate interest test should apply when applicants seek access to information regarding trusts. The Treasury’s consultation on improving
The executive director of a British tobacco company has sought police protection as he is embroiled in an escalating inheritance dispute with his family. Samir Modi, who heads the Godfrey Phillips tobacco empire which was
Concerning statistics that have suggested elderly people who are target of phone scams may ‘die within a year’ or go into care – has prompted a company to pioneer a digital voice service using AI
An Employment Judge has spoken about how she will celebrate Eid-al-Adha, and her full interview can be read on HM Courts and Tribunals where she reveals how the depth of tradition has been blended with
As the Conservative Party manifesto was unveiled today with flourish at the Silverstone race track, promises to tax cuts and pay workers fairly were among some of the promises made by the Prime Minister. This
A quarter of those with mortgages over the age of 55 say that worries about payments are impacting their mental health. Later life finance firm Key, who deals with wills and LPAs, say their research
Ahead of the election the UK Reform Party is promising to abolish grief and inheritance tax (IHT) for estates under £2M in their contract. The working draft manifesto, which was released on Monday, is being
An independent review of the regulatory actions of the Solicitors Regulation Authority(SRA) in the lead up to the collapse of Sheffield law firm SSB has been delayed due to the election. This comes after clients
As the general election draws closer, cyber security specialists have issued warnings about a potential surge in scams targeting the British public – especially the elderly. Historically, significant political events have been ‘fertile ground for
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has today published a consultation on its business plan and budget for next year, which includes a proposed rise in contributions to the Compensation Fund, in a move the Law