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Sponsor Spotlight: Inheritance Data

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Sponsor Spotlight: Pro-Gen Research

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Sponsor Spotlight: IDF by Tower Street Finance

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Sponsor Spotlight: Friends Legal

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Sponsor Spotlight: CLS Property Insight

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Sponsor Spotlight: IHT Loan by Tower Street Finance

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Calls to change predatory marriage law backed by families

Families who have fallen foul to predatory marriages have backed calls for changes to the law. The issue was brought up by Leeds North East MP Fabian Hamilton during Prime Minister’s Questions. The PM thanked

Sponsor Spotlight: Anglia Research

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SRA appoints new Head of Welsh Affairs

The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has increased its engagement with the legal sector in Wales by appointing its first ever Head of Welsh Affairs. Former Head of Policy at Citizens Advice Cymru, Liz Withers will

2021 SWW Conference launched!

It is with great pleasure and excitement that we can officially announce the launch of The Society of Will Writers Annual Conference 2021. Planning for this year’s event has been happening behind the scenes for

Sponsor Spotlight: Ampla Finance

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Sponsor Spotlight: Inheritance Advance by Tower Street Finance

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Judge Spotlight

In a series of Supporters in Focus pieces, we are thrilled to introduce our Judges of The British Wills and Probate Awards 2021 Alongside headline sponsor Executor Solutions we look forward to recognising achievement, highlighting

Probate issues addressed by HMCTS

Issues surrounding the level of service for those trying to complete probate has been raised once more this time in a Law Society Group Meeting with HM Court and Tribunals Service (HMCTS) The feedback was

Confidence returns in trusts and estates industry

A global survey recently conducted by STEP has revealed that the overall sentiment of the trusts and estate industry is a positive one. With 78% of respondents describing their mental health and well-being in the

HMCTS

HMCTS have updated their operational summary for week commencing Monday 7th June 2021. Updated: Last week we opened a new Nightingale court at the Mercure Maidstone. The court provides two non-custodial crown courtrooms for jury

Judge Spotlight: Carrie Caladine

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Judge Spotlight: Eleanor Evans

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Cyber Security spend on the rise as it becomes more important than ever

Since the pandemic and the rise of people working from home, cyber criminals have had to adapt to their new environment prior to launching a cyber attack. The UK Government estimates that the cost of

Judge Spotlight: Trevor Worth MBA TEP F.IPW

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Assisted Dying Bill could help families in England and Wales

A national newspaper has joined the call to help implement a proposed law enabling terminally ill people to choose how they die. The Sunday Times is backing a private member’s bill which will legalise assisted

Hospice money fraudulently spent by daughter

Willowbrook Hospice was defrauded of approximately £20,000 from Patricia Eden’s estate, after her daughter Deborah Nilsson spent the money on a new kitchen, bathroom and family holiday. The fraud came to light when Ms Nilsson’s

Judges Spotlight: Sue Carter

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Judge Spotlight: Barry Mattock

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SRA fining powers increased to £25,000 despite industry push-back

The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has abandoned its plans to reduce the maximum grants made from the Compensation Fund. This u-turn has been welcomed by The Law Society for England and Wales. A spokesperson for

Judge Spotlight: Anthony Belcher

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Annual Practising Certificate Fee consultation survey launched

The Law Society has launched its member survey on the Practising Certificate Fee (PC fee) for 2021/22. The survey continues the consultation on the PC fee and business plan which began on 10 May and

Legacy Futures announce 2021 Award Winners

Legacy Futures is delighted to announce the winners of the inaugural Legacy Futures Awards 2021. The Legacy Future Leader Award WINNER: Emma Bowles, ellenor “Emma demonstrated passion for legacies and sharing it with colleagues, care

SRA Chair reappointed for three-year term

Anna Bradley has been reappointed as the Chair of the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) Board for a second three-year term. Anna will be the SRA Chair until December 2024, having originally taken up the post

HMCTS operational position: weekly summary update

HMCTS have updated their operational summary for week commencing Monday 24th May 2021. Updated: We actively encourage our staff and all court users to support their local authorities by taking part in surge testing in

Judges Spotlight: Alex Holt

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