On Thursday 22 October 2020, professionals from across the wills and probate sector came together to celebrate the successes and achievements of the industry is what has been a challenging year, at the British Wills

Delays are main frustration for probate solicitors

Research conducted by Movewise, has demonstrated that probate solicitors are outlining delays as one of their main causes of frustration. Inefficiencies and hold-ups by government bodies was highlighted as the ‘major frustration’ by 87% of

Hear from Cancer Research, winners at the British Wills and Probate Awards 2020

On Thursday 22 October 2020, professionals from across the wills and probate sector came together to celebrate the successes and achievements of the industry is what has been a challenging year, at the British Wills

10 year report reveals that the basic legal needs of many in society are still not being met

A new report by the Legal Services Board (LSB) gives an in-depth review of the legal services sector following ten years of independent regulation. The State of Legal Services 2020 report is informed by data,

Hear from Oliver & Co, who were Highly Commended at the British Wills and Probate Awards 2020

On Thursday 22 October 2020, professionals from across the wills and probate sector came together to celebrate the successes and achievements of the industry is what has been a challenging year, at the British Wills

400% increase in challenges against historic wills

Law firm JMW Solicitors has reported a 400% increase in enquiries from people wanting to challenge historic wills; often several years after the estate has been settled and, in some cases, as much as a

Hear from Kings Court Trust, winners at the British Wills and Probate Awards 2020

On Thursday 22 October 2020, professionals from across the wills and probate sector came together to celebrate the successes and achievements of the industry is what has been a challenging year, at the British Wills

Hear from Tower Street Finance, winners at the British Wills and Probate Awards 2020

On Thursday 22 October 2020, professionals from across the wills and probate sector came together to celebrate the successes and achievements of the industry is what has been a challenging year, at the British Wills

Hear from My Probate Partner, who were Highly Commended at the British Wills and Probate Awards 2020

On Thursday 22 October 2020, professionals from across the wills and probate sector came together to celebrate the successes and achievements of the industry is what has been a challenging year, at the British Wills

Hear from Parker Bullen Solicitors, winners at the British Wills and Probate Awards 2020

On Thursday 22 October 2020, professionals from across the wills and probate sector came together to celebrate the successes and achievements of the industry is what has been a challenging year, at the British Wills

Hear from Taylor & Emmet winners at the British Wills and Probate Awards 2020

On Thursday 22 October 2020, professionals from across the wills and probate sector came together to celebrate the successes and achievements of the industry is what has been a challenging year, at the British Wills

Hear from Shoosmiths winners at the British Wills and Probate Awards 2020

On Thursday 22 October 2020, professionals from across the wills and probate sector came together to celebrate the successes and achievements of the industry is what has been a challenging year, at the British Wills

Hear from SLS Wills & More Ltd, who were Highly Commended at the British Wills and Probate Awards 2020

On Thursday 22 October 2020, professionals from across the wills and probate sector came together to celebrate the successes and achievements of the industry is what has been a challenging year, at the British Wills

Hear from Simpson Solicitors winners at the British Wills and Probate Awards 2020

On Thursday 22 October 2020, professionals from across the wills and probate sector came together to celebrate the successes and achievements of the industry is what has been a challenging year, at the British Wills

Hear from WillSuite, who were Highly Commended at the British Wills and Probate Awards 2020

On Thursday 22 October 2020, professionals from across the wills and probate sector came together to celebrate the successes and achievements of the industry is what has been a challenging year, at the British Wills

Unregulated providers could see new SRA schemes

The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) is considering whether to offer a number of schemes to help those in unregulated legal services, as part of a submission to the Competition and Market Authourity. The SRA has

Hear from Stanford Wills, winners at the British Wills and Probate Awards 2020

On Thursday 22 October 2020, professionals from across the wills and probate sector came together to celebrate the successes and achievements of the industry is what has been a challenging year, at the British Wills

Solicitor brothers faced different fates following SDT

Two brothers, who are both solicitors in the wills and probate sector have received different sanctions from the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) following an investigation. Petros Petrou accepted he should be struck off after he

Hear from Finders International, winners at the British Wills and Probate Awards 2020

On Thursday 22 October 2020, professionals from across the wills and probate sector came together to celebrate the successes and achievements of the industry is what has been a challenging year, at the British Wills

Hear from Ashfords LLP, who were Highly Commended at the British Wills and Probate Awards 2020

On Thursday 22 October 2020, professionals from across the wills and probate sector came together to celebrate the successes and achievements of the industry is what has been a challenging year, at the British Wills

Hear from Brachers LLP, winners at the British Wills and Probate Awards 2020

On Thursday 22 October 2020, professionals from across the wills and probate sector came together to celebrate the successes and achievements of the industry is what has been a challenging year, at the British Wills

Kate's financial worries demonstrate the need for LPA

TV personality Kate Garraway’s publicized financial worries, due to her husband currently being in a coma in hospital due to the coronavirus, is a timely reminder of the importance of Lasting Power of Attorneys (LPAs).

Breaking News : Chancellor extended furlough scheme for an extra month

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has extended the furlough scheme until March 2021. This news comes on the back of England beginning it’s four week lockdown today (Thursday 5 November). The BBC website said: “The move follows

Courts and tribunals remain open during second lockdown

Courts and tribunals will remain open and continue to run throughout the planned four week national lockdown, HMCTS has confirmed. Officials will continue to follow and implement public health advice to reduce risk, and keep

Hear from Jade Gani, winner at the British Wills and Probate Awards 2020

On Thursday 22 October 2020, professionals from across the wills and probate sector came together to celebrate the successes and achievements of the industry is what has been a challenging year, at the British Wills

What does leaving the EU mean for businesses?

As the coronavirus pandemic takes centre stage, the Brexit transition is still rumbling on behind the scenes. But with the deadline nearing, it is worth taking into account what the changes can mean to businesses

Resilience tips to help you bounce back

At the latest Women in Wills online networking event last Thursday, practitioners from across the country came together to share their thoughts and experience on being resilient, and the steps we can all take to

Study reveals lack of uptake in Trusts among UK parents with disabled children

A national new study by Gardner Leader solicitors has found a heightened lack of parental awareness around the financial benefits of placing inheritance in a Trust, with at least two thirds of disabled children at

LSB approves significant changes to how solicitors qualify

The Legal Services Board (LSB) has approved the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s (SRA) application to make significant changes to how people qualify as solicitors in England and Wales. The changes include the introduction of a new

Did you know the ILM offer an online training service

Last month the Institute of Legacy Management (ILM), launched their online training system, designed to complement the rest of their training offering. The ILM website says: “Content has been provided by ILM Corporate Partners and

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has today, 31 October addressed the nation and revealed that England would enter tighter lockdown restrictions as the coronavirus second wave continues to grow. England is following in the footsteps of

Hear from Wright Hassall, winners at the British Wills and Probate Awards 2020

On Thursday 22 October 2020, professionals from across the wills and probate sector came together to celebrate the successes and achievements of the industry is what has been a challenging year, at the British Wills