It’s been reported that a higher level of completion within probate could significantly reduce costs consumers, according to industry specialists. Ronnie Wayte, Chief Executive of probate service provider Golden Charter, claims the current £870 million
A leading firm in Shropshire has employed a wills and probate specialist to join their renowned contentious probate department. mfg Solicitors have gained the expertise of Andrew Chandler onto their solid team of 12 within
A woman who befriended an elderly farmer and was made sole beneficiary, has been allowed to sell the bequeathed farm against the wishes of his children. The testator, Arnold Seals, suffered from depression as a
The legal sector, particularly when it involves estate planning, invites a multitude of complications and a vast array of rules, regulations and requirements that can become frustrating to consumers. At Today’s Wills and Probate, we’re
A former coroner has been sentenced to five years in prison, after stealing £1 million from a client’s estate, in order to save his diminishing law firm. John Owen became an executor of the will
AWB Charlesworth Solicitors are warning that consumers who seek the will writing services from an unregulated professional could be leaving loved ones at risk of significant litigation issues. The solicitors firm, which is a member
Colchester-based law firm, Ellisons Solicitors has this month further expanded their growing practice, gaining a new member within their successful wills and probate team. Claire Rutterford completed her training contract with the firm and has
Those who are inheriting what is given to them in a will could be left with more than they bargained for, according to a study carried out by Saga. Nearly one million homeowners are now
Having established a loyal client base, or even if you’re developing new connections, providing quality and trusted advice to consumers gives them the peace of mind that their affairs are taken care of. Being appointed
Research conducted by will registration service provider, Wills & Assets, suggests that if wills aren’t kept up to date, it could cost beneficiaries tens of thousands of pounds in lost assets. According to this recent
It’s been reported that the majority of brokers view financial service industry advisers as under qualified to provide sound retirement advice to older people. They say this is a specialist area that requires further qualifications
Trust corporations are businesses or individual professionals that undertake the administration of trusts and estates and also have the power to act as Court of Protection deputy and attorney. This type of corporation was originally
This week is the 13th annual National Pro Bono Week (NPBW) and this year is being sponsored by The Law Society, the Bar Council, and the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx). The aim of
Property experts are calling for more retirement homes to be built, speaking about the vast benefits these communities can establish. With just 2.8% of all property within the UK reportedly being built for retirement purposes,
Last week on 18th September 2014, the insurers of the negligent solicitor in the Marley v Rawlings case was ordered to pay close to the entire total cost of both parties. This contentious probate case