The Equity Release Council has launched a Legal Guide to Equity Release as well as a new report, Vulnerability Vigilance, exploring the most common customer vulnerabilities which legal advisers can encounter. The study took an
UK accountancy and tax bodies have welcomed the publication on May 17th of an updated HMRC Standard for Agents. The new standard sets out HMRC’s expectations of all tax agents and advisers in their dealings
Montpellier Legal, specialist conveyancing firm, have announced the opening of their new office in Stroud this Summer. This expansion marks a significant milestone for the company as they continue to grow across the region. Located
To coincide with Global Accessibility Awareness Day, the Law Society of England and Wales has published guidance to support disabled people in the workplace by highlighting how organisations should prioritise digital accessibility. The guidance provides
The family of a millionaire tyre tycoon is locked in a £12.3million inheritance battle following his death in 2021. Yorkshire horse breeder Reg Bond died at the age of 77, leaving his legacy to his
A partner at leading Northumberland law firm Cartmell Shepherd is once again working for the company where he trained following a recent amalgamation. Simon Jewitt’s legal career began as a trainee solicitor at Cumbria-based law
Private client lawyer Dawn Oliver has joined Midlands and South West law firm Lodders as a partner. With over 30 years’ experience advising on private client matters, Dawn specialises in all aspects of private client
In a significant stride towards understanding and potentially treating Alzheimer’s disease, researchers have pinpointed a genetic trait that markedly increases the likelihood of developing the condition. The discovery, hailed as a milestone in the field,
Three prominent building societies, Leeds, Nottingham, and Newcastle, have announced substantial financial compensation for victims of the Philips Trust scandal. This voluntary initiative aims to provide relief to individuals who lost substantial sums in investments,
A recent study conducted by specialist will writers Farewill, on behalf of the Express, reveals that nearly 40% of individuals have experienced disagreements with siblings and other family members regarding inheritance allocations. These disputes, fueled
The probate service inquiry conducted by the House of Commons justice select committee was disbanded, along with most other parliamentary committees, at the dissolution of parliament on 30 May 2024. In place of a full
Individuals involved in law proceedings will face increased court fees, from 1 May 2024 – a development that may affect decisions on managing legal disputes. The scheduled changes include higher costs for various applications, including
A woman has been accused of murdering her 77-year-old mother-in-law by breaking into her home and setting fire to her bed, Leicester Crown Court heard. Elizabeth Vamplew, who lived in Eton Court, Newark, Nottinghamshire died
After a landmark study has shown that almost half of workers who rate their manager as ineffective plan to leave their organisation in the next 12 months, a Leeds Firm is planning to invest in
A law firm employee has been sentenced to four years in prison for orchestrating a £634,000 fraud by siphoning charity donations from the estates of deceased individuals over a 13-year period. Laurna Porter, 68, abused
A new independent survey of 2,000 UK adults has found that 54% feel their generation’s standard of living when retired will be lower than that of their parents or grandparents and 37% are worried they
After a West Yorkshire law firm went into administration in January The Legal Services Board (LSB) has announced an independent review of the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s (SRA) regulatory actions in the lead-up to the collapse
An Oxfordshire law firm that caters for wills, probate, inheritance and conveyancing are set to expand with a third branch. Hedges Law, which has roots dating back to 1789 – announced they will be opening
Nexa is delighted to welcome James Winfield, a Private Client Solicitor with over 19 years’ experience to the platform. Specialising in Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, estate administration (probates and intestacies), Trusts, Court of Protection
In this video, Insuristic CEO, Rob Faulkner provides an overview of FLEEA Insurance cover and why it may not be adequate for your clients: Video Transcript ‘What is FLEEA Cover?’ is a common question when
A 53-year-old mother from Wales has been accused for stealing her daughters’ £50K inheritance and using the money to fund lavish shopping sprees. Katherine Hill was described as ‘blatant and brazen’ by the judge as
The Equity Release Council has published a new guide to help its members communicate clearly and simply with customers in the later life lending market. Developed with ratings agency Fairer Finance, ultimately it aims to
Figures from a UK Cost of Living survey have been branded as ‘concerning’ from a workplace pension perspective, as the Financial Conduct Authority(FCA) has unveiled stats that show people are cutting back on their workplace
The Office for Legal Complaints (OLC) reached the end of its 2020-23 strategy period in March 2023. Having put in place an interim strategy until the end of March 2024, it has now consulted on
Women’s pension savings in the UK have been found to lag behind that of men, a recent study shows. With the average pension pot for women standing at £37,000. The comparison with male pensions find
A Cheshire woman was left shocked after her £16,000 inheritance from her mother was seized by the DWP after being prosecuted. She was told that failing to declare her Co-op job whilst caring for her
In January and February of 2023, cybercriminals targeted six law firms with the GootLoader and FakeUpdates malware. In the same year, the Australian commercial law firm HWL Ebsworth experienced a ransomware attack, where Russian-linked hackers
On Friday, Scotland’s new Trust and Succession Act came into force after a bill was debated in parliament last year. The bill was passed and finalised in January – and amends the traditional hierarchy of
Later life lending stands at a crossroads as 28% of advisers seek products which bridge mainstream and later life needs suggests findings from a report conducted by later life lending platform Air. A need for
Guidance for memes, reels and gaming streams promoting financial services has been published by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) last week. The FCA has set out how adverts across social media channels must be fair,
A Member’s Bill to enable competent adults who are terminally ill to be provided with assistance to end their life has been introduced in Scotland, after garnering support from 36 MSPs, 19 of which belong
In collaboration with The National Will Register, IDR Law, inheritance dispute specialists unveil their Claim Checker, aimed at people who are unhappy with their share of inheritance. With surveys suggesting that one in three people