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The Business Secretary has today announced the plan for UK’s Industrial Strategy with a focus on harnessing technological opportunity.
An insurance company has warned that small savers may be affected by a tax change announced in Wednesday’s Budget Statement.
We like professionals to know what it means to be a member of the Society of Will Writers (SWW).
A green paper on care and support for older people will be published by the government by summer next year.
Recent reports from legacy professionals have indicated that charities fundraisers may be feeling the impact of delayed correspondence from HM Revenue & Customs.
Implementing the so-called ‘death tax’ could have damaging consequences for both the public and professionals.
Recent research indicated that October saw a record number of homeowners release wealth from their homes.
Dennis Gardener is the Chairman of the Institute of Professional Willwriters, the self-regulatory organisation for wills and probate professionals.
Individual pension savings could be affected by mortgages crowding out other types of long term investments according to NIESR research for the ABI.
The Law Commission has responded to the Law Society’s statement of support toward their will law proposals.
Whilst it might dictate what will happen to someone’s assets after death, a will is arguably the most important document that someone will create during their lifetime.
Under half of the female workforce feel financially ready to retire.
Advice on inheritance tax provided over three decades ago has been ruled as unsuitable.
Recent research has revealed that over a third of people unlocking wealth from their home are doing so to clear debts.
A study from the Legal Services Consumer Panel has indicated that price transparency on legal services websites is alarmingly low.
A care minister has stated that reform to the law surrounding deprivation of liberty will take into account the suggested reform of the Mental Health Act.
A report has highlighted a number of possible developments in the wills and probate market which could have a significant impact.
A new industry startup believes that technology could pave the way in putting people in control of their own funerals.
Plans for the flexible court hours scheme have been published by HM Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS).
The majority of law firms could be negatively impacted by a change introduced by Google today.
The House of Lords could force the government to enforce a ban on cold-calling despite any legislative amendments being ruled out for a further three years.
Recent data indicates that the majority of retirees are reluctant to give up their homes in order to cover the cost of social care.
Research has revealed that older people are prioritising the younger generation by spending less on themselves.
A son who alleges that his deceased father promised him a portion of his farming estate it suing his family for £3 million.
A rule change proposed by the Solicitors Regulation Authority to enable firms to switch regulators more easily has been approved by the Legal Services Board.
A need for regulation in the Funeral Planning industry has been put forward by one of the UK’s largest funeral companies.
October marked the start of Free Wills Month.
It has been confirmed by the Equity Release Council that Nigel Waterson will be stepping down as Chair.
According to recently published provisional figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), the number of deaths recorded in August 2017 reached 41,080.
A wills, trust and probate team have managed to maintain their position in a recent guide from Chambers UK 2017.
Concerns have been raised over the online tool which enables Lasting Powers of Attorney to be created online.
Research has revealed that inheritance tax receipts have grown by over 18% since the start 2017. According to NFU Mutual, £2.4 billion was collected from estates between April and August of this year, despite the