HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has stated that it will extend the Trust Registration Service (TRS) after revealing it won’t meet the original March deadline. The general requirement for all express trusts to register on
Legacy Foresight has updated their UK legacy market forecasts, incorporating latest information for the vaccine rollout, the recent performance of the housing market and the latest evidence on delays across the estate management system. Due
This article was written by Claire Miller from Langton Genealogy. Good news for Mum’s in the week following Mothers Day Finally, Mums will be able to have their names included on marriage certificates, in the
Formula 1 (F1) legend Murray Walker OBE, passed away at the weekend, aged 97. He is survived by his wife of more than 60 years Elizabeth. Mr Walker retired from commentating the F1 races in
Who would have known that a global pandemic would have resulted in the wills and probate sector being privy to the biggest shake-up the sector had arguably seen in a while. The introduction of the
Current and former Chief Ministers have clashed over plans to change the way probate fees work in Guernsey. Currently, in Guernsey, when a person leaves a will, they pay approximately 0.35% as a fee of
The British Wills and Probate Awards is taking centre stage for the fourth year, celebrating and acknowledging professionals in the arena of wills, probate and estate management. The event is set to take place on
Our ‘Technical Corner’ brings you information that will help you to continue to grow and develop in your career. This month’s technical corner article comes from Emily Deane TEP, STEP Technical Counsel. If you have
Settld, the end-of-life admin service, has teamed up with global identity verification and authentication provider, Onfido, for a secure and simplified user verification process. The integration of Onfido’s AI-powered technology enables users to remotely prove
New research from the Legal Services Board provides insights into the challenges people face when comparing and choosing legal services providers. This is partly because they lack the knowledge of what they need or how
We’re all eagerly awaiting the budget tomorrow, when Chancellor Rishi Sunak will outline how we plan to recover following the coronavirus pandemic. PIMFA, (The Personal Investment Management & Financial Advice Association) the trade association for
One of the biggest frustrations for will and probate specialists is finding financial documents and accounts tied to an estate. As many as 25% of cohabiting couples are also entirely in the dark when it
We are pleased to reveal some of the judging panel for The British Wills and Probate Awards 2021. There are some familiar faces on the panel, whose task it is to pick the winners for
Everyone is experiencing life slightly differently, and yesterday the Prime Minister announced the roadmap out of lockdown 3.0, there is a glimmer of hope that life will begin to resemble normality, as we once knew
There has been update published in the following practice guide: Powers of attorney and registered land (PG9) Page summary: Advice on the evidence that HM Land Registry needs when an attorney has executed documents lodged
The latest updates from MyHMCTS. From Wednesday 24 February 2021 probate practitioners submitting applications on MyHMCTS will need to confirm that 20 working days have elapsed since they submitted form IHT400 to HMRC. This will
The prestigious British Wills and Probate Awards, which is brought to you by Today’s Wills and Probate, alongside headline sponsor, Executor Solutions, property specialists in the probate industry has sponsorship opportunities that can boost your
Different solicitors and different firms have all experienced the coronavirus pandemic differently. Recently, I had the opportunity recently to speak to Ben Wilson, Partner in the Contentious Trust and Probate Team at JMW Solicitors to
Sue Pedley, Head of Donor Research, Legacy Foresight has shared her views on the impact technology has had on charitable legacies. Many of the charitable legacies received today were first written into wills 10, 15
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) moved to close North Yorkshire Law after ‘suspected dishonesty’ on the part of the managing partner, last week (16th February 2021). The firm specialised in multiple aspects of law, including
Christopher Hugh Gosden and Jane Shirley Kaye have successfully won a High Court appeal against former Manchester law firm Halliwell Landau being awarded £985,300 in damages. The firm failed to register a restriction against a
Most solicitors rely on the information and knowledge of the family of the deceased to complete probate, according to research from probate experts, Exizent, even though most people die without ensuring their affairs are in
A new service has launched which offers bereaved families across the UK a free, simple and secure way to notify multiple companies of the death of a loved one. The new account closure service from
Legacy Futures, the recently launched legacy giving consultancy group, has announced the Legacy Futures Awards, designed to support those working in the gifts in Wills and In Memory sectors. The winners, judged by an independent
Here at Today’s Wills and Probate, we wanted to share with you the good news we’ve had within in the industry of professionals joining firms and those who have moved up the promotional ladder. This
Yesterday we broke the news that the British Wills and Probate Awards were back for a fourth year. Now we’re pleased to announce that nomination entries are now open. The exclusive awards seek to discover
The coronavirus pandemic has helped the legal sector to adapt and adopt technology at a quicker pace than usually perhaps it would. Although remote/virtual hearings were heard of, they may not have been used as
Gill Steele has shared some of her solutions with regards to regular issues practitioners are having with the MyHMCTS system. Taking to LinkedIn, she wrote: “Many of you have experienced difficulties logging on to HMCTS
We are giddy to announce that the British Wills and Probate Awards are returning for a fabulous fourth year! Following on from a successful virtual event held last year, we wanted to share with you
The Legal Services Board (LSB) has confirmed that it will develop and consult on a more robust approach to ensuring lawyers remain competent throughout their careers. In a new report published today, the LSB notes
The government has updated it’s guidance with regards to a person being a deputy or an attorney during the Covid-19 pandemic. It’s recent update incorporates consent around medical treatments such as the Covid-19 vaccine. The
Our ‘Technical Corner’ brings you information that will help you to continue to grow and develop in your career. This month’s technical corner article comes from Emily Deane TEP, STEP Technical Counsel. If you have