Josh is the Journalist for the Today’s Group and writes many of the articles for Today’s Conveyancer. He graduated with a degree in Physics from Cardiff University in 2009 before training as a journalist.
He has previously written for The Times, The Mirror and The Daily Express.
The result of the referendum on the UK’s membership of the EU has blown the succession plans of those with assets abroad “out of the water” according to experts. Currently, EU based estates being left
Referral and comparison site The Law Superstore has announced it’s 150th sign up ahead of it’s launch this year. The company which states they are “the UK’s first legal comparison service” have signed up several
Socrates Training Limited are seeking damages from the Law Society over claims Chancery Lane abused it’s position in specifying it’s own anti-money laundering training for the Conveyancing Quality Scheme must come from the Law Society
A brother and sister who have a combined age of 141 came to blows over their deceased father’s £2 million estate estate, the High Court was told. Fay Elizabeth Crabbe, 74 and Edward Lindsay Townsend,
A woman is to have part of a leg amputated against her wishes after a judge ruled it was in her best interests. In the Court of Protection, Mr Justice Bodey ruled the woman, reportedly
STEP chief executive David Harvey has announced he intends to leave the post from 30th June. Current Deputy Chief Executive George Hodgson has assumed the role of Interim Chief Executive while a new Chief Executive
A company set up to help individuals claim overcharges by solicitors has had a complaint against one of it’s adverts upheld by the Advertising Standards Authority. Recovery Ltd, trading as RecoverYourOvercharges.com published an advertisement in
The percentage of retirees who say they can afford to leave something to their children has fallen to it’s lowest level for six years with just 28% saying they will be able to afford to
Communications regulator Ofcom have published a guide for those assisting vulnerable clients with their telephone bills. The regulator also say that in addition to Lasting Powers of Attorney, telecoms providers are also required to provide
Canadian legal comparison and referral website LawyerLocate.ca is set to launch in the UK in September. The original Canadian website was established fifteen years ago and allows potential clients to browse for legal professionals by
The acting Chief Executive of the Financial Conduct Authority has been awarded a CBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours for services to financial services, consumers and markets We are delighted that Tracey McDermott has been
Beckenham based Maze Wealth have been bought by Succession Group for a £1.2 million. Maze Wealth have been working with Succession since 2013 and are currently managing £40 million worth of funds. Succession recently received
Compare Probate owner ULS has announced that non-executive director and co-founder Nigel Hoath won’t be seeking re-election to his role and will therefore be stepping down in August. ULS also announced a will writing service
The number of solicitors appearing before the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal has risen, with 140 applicants in 2015. According to the panel’s latest annual report, this represents a substantial rise with 117 applicants in 2013. Of
Two men have been banned from working within financial services after the Financial Conduct Authority declared they clack integrity. Mark Kelly ran PCD Wealth and Pensions Management (PCD) with Mr Gray as an adviser. Between
Essex and Hertfordshire based Attwaters Jameson Hill have promoted two probate practitioners to associates. Alison Hon and Tony Brownlie have made the step up to become associates. Alison graduated in History from Royal Holloway in
Financial advisers as well as beneficiaries need to be involved in the will writing process as the likelihood of estates becoming subject to inheritance tax increases according to a financial planning specialist. Old Mutual Wealth’s
Greater Manchester and Cheshire based law firm SAS Daniels have dug into their archives to find what they believe to be the oldest unclaimed will in the region. The firm have nearly fifty unclaimed wills
The majority of farmers have no effective plans to pass on their farms to their children with family dynamics the main culprit. According to research by NFU Mutual while most believe a proper plan is
Two men who ran will writing firm Yorkshire Asset Protection have been told by a judge to expect jail time, after being found guilty of defrauding pensioners out of more than £30,000. Michael John Wild
A man who divorced his wife ten years ago has been granted leave to challenge his deceased former mother-in-law’s will. Colin and Hilary Randall divorced in 2006. Their divorce settlement specified that the first £100,000
The Will Writing Company, a subsidiary of the Estates Planning Group have opted to be regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. The Nottingham based company had its license to practice as an Alternative Business Structure
Welcome, dear readers, to the new look Today’s Wills & Probate. It’s been a little while in the pipeline, but I’m very pleased with how it looks. It’s going to change how we work a
Italy is the cheapest place to die in Europe according to Legal4Italy’s Alessandro Taddei. Alessandro runs a firm from Rome, dealing with a variety of British and other foreign clients on a range of subjects
Just Wills and Legal Services (JWALS) have bought Essex-based Affinity Wills Group through its vehicle. PHDM Holdings. The acquisition was completed on 18th May. JWALS say they are aiming to become the leading home-visit wills,
Sir James Munby, President of the Family Division at the High Court has written to the Ministry of Justice in support of the proposed probate fees reform. The proposed regime includes a potential huge increase
OneFamily Lifetime Mortgages have joined the Equity Release Council after launching their first equity release product earlier in the month. As well as OneFamily, the Equity Release Council is now made up of Aviva, Bridgewater,
West Midlands based Talbots Solicitors have managed to raise £3,585 for Will Aid charities after agreeing to participate in the scheme in November last year. The scheme was run for nine Will Aid charities, and
Care home fees are eroding estates much faster than any inheritance tax will according to one estate planner. The relief available to people looking to fund long term care for the infirm or elderly as
Those with property or money abroad could face huge increases in inheritance tax on foreign-based estates if the UK votes to leave the EU, according to one UK based lawyer. Sara Janion works for Worldwide
A widow who left her husband two years before he died – serving divorce papers just two months his death – is challenging the will which left her just £36,000 of his £12 million fortune.
North-west based firm Jackson Canter has doubled in size after buying up regional rival Lees Solicitors. QualitySolicitors member Jackson Canter currently have two officers in Liverpool City Centre and one in Manchester whilst 127 year