The Society of Will Writers (SWW) have announced their annual conference will this year be held at The Abbey Hotel in Redditch and will maintain the traditional two day structure as with previous years. The
The SDLT.co.uk team, who brought the first Stamp Duty Land Tax online return solution to the legal marketplace, has now entered the electronic legal forms market with a brand new revolutionary legal forms application called
For over 25 years, Will Aid has been bridging the gap between solicitors and charities in order to encourage people across the UK to write a will, as well as leave a legacy that will
The Government have passed amendments to the Deregulation Bill that states probate practitioners can now be licenced by the Council for Licensed Conveyancers (CLC) — without requiring to qualify as a conveyancer. Having completed the
Will writing in England is thought to date back many hundreds of years. Since the beginning, the main principles of bequeathing estates and the division of assets has predominantly remained consistent. However, in recent years,
The latest court hearing for an employee of Coates and Co legal firm was held on 26th March, following the decision to charge the accused with fraud by abuse of position. Sussex Police were informed
Renowned training experts, MBL Seminars, have announced their upcoming dates for their latest will writing, probate, and tax planning courses — which are being held throughout the coming year. There are a range of courses
Accuracy, consistency, and clear communication of final wishes are all primary functions of an effective will. There are a number of will writing aids currently available, however the latest system to carry out improvements is
From 1st April 2015, the Charging for Residential Accommodation Guide (CRAG) will cease to exist and rules set under the new Care Act 2014 will be enforced instead. This is likely have an impact on
How long is too long to handle probate? In a recent case, a British widow was subjected to the shock of being landed with thousands of pounds worth of mortgage debt — some six months
It’s been reported this month that some of the top insurers have gone against the advice of the financial ombudsman and have provided consumers with highly reduced compensation — leaving many pensioners hundreds of pounds
Today marks the official launch of Legal Compliance Today — sister site to successful conveyancing news site, Today’s Conveyancer, as well as wills and probate news site, Today’s Wills & Probate. The latest addition has been
As part of their 2015 marketing strategy, The Society of Will Writers have created a second video, surrounding consumer protection in the will writing industry. This follows a meeting between the Legal Services Board (LSB)
Will writing and estate planning aren’t simply about what will happen when someone passes away. All lifestyle choices and financial decisions for later life are also an inherent part of the entire process. Essentially if
As a wills and probate professional, you will be well versed in planning what will happen to your clients’ estates — bequeathment of residential property, bank accounts, and high-value investments. However do you always consider
Established law firm, Montague Ledgisters are looking to recruit a Wills, Probate and Trusts Practitioner at their Ealing, West London office. This position is within the firm’s busy private client department, so full time hours
The rise of living costs has caused the older generation to turn to unsecured lending through credit cards, personal loans, and overdrafts — but is there hidden wealth within a testator’s estate that could omit
Throughout 2015, Today’s Wills & Probate will be featuring a Job of the Month article — allowing you to see the very best of the latest recruitment opportunities and career advancements available to you. Our
Yorkshire-based law firm, Taylor Bracewell have announced they have started the New Year by appointing a new member to their wills and probate team. Lauren Smith is renowned throughout the local region for specialising in
There is a new scheme set up by Certainty Will Register that will help combat many of the will search issues faced by the industry. Every Wednesday, a panel of experienced advisers are available who
UK equity release firm, Key Retirement, are stating that lenders must become less strict towards older borrowers. This comes response to a recent study the firm commissioned, where many consumers believe they will still have
At the end of December, the Government revealed an extensive archive of around 41 million wills has now been digitised for public access. This is a great leap forward in the world of wills and
On 24th December 2014, The Law Society published an amended version of their good practice guidance for will writing professionals, with regards to preparing a will or lifetime gift. This is only focussed on when
Pensions and investments are an integral part of the wills and probate process, and plans consumers make in early adulthood can greatly affect not only their own income after retirement, but also what they leave
Christmas is usually a time for celebration, but for some it only brings dread as the cold season kicks in. This week alone there are expected to be over 2,500 additional deaths as a direct
This is Money have recently reported a probate case whereby a member of the public wrote in asking for assistance. Advice was provided by both a representative of the publication, as well as a practicing
This afternoon (10th December 2014) the draft publication of the Finance Bill 2015 was released, with many of the measures having been announced by George Osborne in the recent Autumn Statement. Today’s Wills & Probate
Financial and life planning service provider, Money Know-How Ltd have announced they are currently recruiting! Money Know-How are a well-established team of mortgage and protection advisors, and will writers who are dedicated to giving the
Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) reveal there have been some very serious cases of money laundering within the profession of recent. There are law firms who are currently undergoing the disciplinary process, say a Legal Features’
In this yesterday’s Autumn Statement, George Osborne delivered a seemingly promising speech, with plans to support home buyers by providing tax cuts for 98% of consumers. As hoped by many within the property industry, new
Discussions within the European Union (EU) regarding the new Money Laundering Directive remain at a standstill, as the EU Parliament have put forward a request to have a set of publicly accessible registers listing owners
A UK financial advice firm has launched a web-based will writing system that will be offered alongside their usual service provision. Is this the next step within the wills and probate industry? Should advice be