10 reasons why you should contact LawCare Legal mental health charity LawCare is asking the legal community to tell ten friends or colleagues about their support service this World Mental Health Day. The charity, which
Widower spent months finding inheritance owed to family member Timothy Heald was forced to hunt for a missing inheritance owed to their grandson after Nationwide “lost” the inheritance money. Heald’s wife, Pearl, died in March
LexRex have announced two webinars to help firms looking to improve their rankings in legal directories. The two free webinars will talk to experts in the legal directory field who will aim to provide insight
Millionaire’s wife loses court case against her daughter involving £900,000 trust fund A widow has lost a court battle against her daughter for control of the family’s inheritance after a judge ruled she was rich
In a series of Supporters in Focus pieces, we are thrilled to introduce our sponsors of The British Wills and Probate Awards 2022. Alongside headline sponsor Executor Solutions, we look forward to recognising achievement, highlighting
Private wealth specialist Henry Wickham has been appointed head of Ogier’s global Estate Planning, Wills and Probate team. Ogier’s global Estate Planning, Wills and Probate team has specialists in BVI, Cayman, Guernsey and Jersey law
Salaries for junior lawyers are increasing faster than those of their more qualified counterparts, according to new research. As part of its annual salary research conducted in the spring, Realm Recruit found that the average
The Law Society of England and Wales has launched a diversity and inclusion (D&I) framework to serve as a roadmap for workplaces to develop and deliver a strategic approach to D&I. Law Society president I.
A YouGov poll shows 63% of people believe King Charles III should have to pay inheritance tax on the estate he has inherited from the late Queen. The estate, which is estimated to be valued
Number of deaths in England and Wales for August revealed The monthly rates of death for England and Wales for August 2022 have been released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Figures show there
The very best of the paralegal profession was celebrated at the annual National Paralegal Awards hosted by the Professional Paralegal Register on Thursday 22nd September 2022. The awards ceremony, which is now in its fourth
Most professional landlords with large portfolios (52%) have no succession plan in place, risking the future sustainability of their business for the next generation. The findings, from local relationship bank Handelsbanken, also suggest a worrying
In a series of Supporters in Focus pieces, we are thrilled to introduce our sponsors of The British Wills and Probate Awards 2022. Alongside headline sponsor Executor Solutions, we look forward to recognising achievement, highlighting
An explicit requirement on licensed conveyancers to treat customers fairly has been proposed as part of a new statement of ethical principles by the Council for Licensed Conveyancers (CLC). The specialist regulator also plans to
AIIC Group rebrand comes at time of significant transformation for the consumer-focused legal services group AIIC Holdings (“AIIC”), the holding company behind leading independent law firm Taylor Rose MW, today announces a full rebranding setting
In a series of Supporters in Focus pieces, we are thrilled to introduce our sponsors of The British Wills and Probate Awards 2022. Alongside headline sponsor Executor Solutions, we look forward to recognising achievement, highlighting
The Making A Positive Difference (MAPD) Group has acquired 75% of Liverpool based firm Bermans. This is yet another purchase by MAPD as other northern firms, Kackson Lees and Broudie Jackson Canter, as well as
The National Paralegal Awards, hosted by the PPR is taking place on Thursday 22nd September at the Iconic Grand Hotel Birmingham. This year there are 18 hotly contested categories with trophies up for grabs. This
The Owen Kenny Partnership has been fined £2,000 by the SRA, as well as paying costs totalling £2,000 following an investigation into the firm and its mishandling of an estate. The estate in question is
In a series of Supporters in Focus pieces, we are thrilled to introduce our sponsors of The British Wills and Probate Awards 2022. Alongside headline sponsor Executor Solutions, we look forward to recognising achievement, highlighting
Following Queen Elizabeth II’s death, much attention has been placed on what will happen to her estate and who will be the beneficiaries of it. The estate, which is estimated to be valued at £15.2
The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman (LGSCO) has issued guidance to local councils to help identify those who have avoided paying residential care home fees by deliberately depriving themselves of assets. Local authorities are
New research has revealed that alternative law firms (ALF) are growing at a faster pace than their traditional counterparts – and there are even suggestions that up to a quarter of lawyers could work at
In a series of Supporters in Focus pieces, we are thrilled to introduce our sponsors of The British Wills and Probate Awards 2022. Alongside headline sponsor Executor Solutions, we look forward to recognising achievement, highlighting
The Solicitors Regulation Authority has established an SRA-run indemnity scheme meaning that existing Solicitors Indemnity Fund arrangements, as operated by the Solicitors Indemnity Fund Limited (SIFL), will be replaced with SRA-run indemnity arrangements from September
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has produced new guidance on the issue of sexual misconduct within law firms. The guidance sets out what it expects from firms and individuals and illustrates the types of behaviours
The fifth rendition of the annual British Wills and Probate Awards is becoming ever-closer. As we count down to the 20th October at the Grand Hotel in Birmingham, our “Sponsor Spotlight” series will highlight the
The England and Wales High Court has ruled that upon a claimant’s right to seek damages under a provisional damages order (PDO) passes to their estate upon their death. This judgment was made during Power
A mother’s will has been ruled invalid after an appeal after her capacity came into question due to supposed “delusions” she held towards her daughter. The England and Wales High Court (EWHC) ruling, and its
Canada Life customer data has revealed that 50% of applications in H1 were from customers looking to clear their existing mortgage, the most common reason given for releasing some or all of the equity. This
The Pensions Regulator says reforms to pension rules will mean UK employers will have to clear pension deficits faster. The government stated last month that employers must pay any deficit in their “defined benefit” scheme
Peter Mark Arnstein has been fined £16,000 for a “clear case of manifest incompetence” in his failure to handle three probate matters between 2010 and 2018. The charges relate to his time as the Sole