The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has published its provider survey of the civil legal aid market to inform its Civil Legal Aid Review. The survey shows that providers cannot make a profit from civil legal
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New data from Legal & General Home Finance shows that home improvements continued to be the primary reason that new equity release customers took out a lifetime mortgage last year (51%). Customers often used their
This week, the Supreme Court heard the appeal in the case of Hirachand v Hirachand. In the initial ruling, the Court of Appeal held that success fees can be recovered from an estate as part
Recent findings from SunLife’s annual report reveal a significant increase in the UK’s cost of dying, now at an all-time high of £9,658. This figure includes funeral expenses, professional fees, and additional send-off costs, marking
The UK’s Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Justice has said that a new management team has been installed in the probate registry as part of a recovery plan to address persistent delays in issuing grants.
Paul Douglas Hills, a solicitor admitted in 1990, has been removed from the roll following his agreement with the Solicitors Regulation Authority, as reported by The Law Society Gazette. Hills admitted to keeping client fees
BEST Foundation are back this year with their second annual conference; The Inspiration & Innovation Conference 2.0, The Flight to Your Success that will be hosted at the Concorde Conference Centre in Manchester on Tuesday
Insuristic has announced its intention to launch Insuristic Estate Protect which will help Solicitors arrange Missing Will, Missing Beneficiary, Section 27 and Early Distribution insurance in approximately 40 seconds – with savings of up to
New findings Cornerstone Tax have revealed that British pension holders could be entitled to nearly £6 billion in stamp duty refunds from HMRC due to being misadvised in relation to the tax. The revelation comes
55% of professionals think employers should be doing more to help with employee wellbeing – whilst over two-fifths of senior leaders feel their increased spending on wellness benefits is going by largely unnoticed. A new
The UK’s latest life expectancy data, as reported by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), revealed a decline attributed largely to the COVID-19 pandemic. Boys born during 2020-2022 are now expected to live up to
The COVID-19 pandemic catalysed unprecedented changes in many fields, including the legal sector. A significant amendment to the Wills Act 1837 exemplifies this shift. This amendment, introduced to accommodate the challenges posed by the pandemic,
New research has revealed important differences in the behaviours and attitudes towards legacy giving of the baby boomer generation (born 1945-1964) compared to Generation X (born 1965-1980), which could help charities better steward supporters into
Women in Wills (WIW) is seeking an enthusiastic and visionary leader to take on the role of Chair for a 12-month tenure. This prestigious voluntary position offers a unique opportunity to steer and shape the
In a recent blog published by the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG), Zoe, a 52-year-old audiologist from Macclesfield, shares her journey on establishing a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA). Zoe, who has worked in
The legal landscape in the UK is witnessing significant growth as several prominent law firms announce key appointments to bolster their teams. AltraLaw Appoints Carys Strong as Head of Training AltraLaw, the UK’s first not-for-profit
More than 40 applicants for the Northern Ireland Troubles victims’ pension have passed away awaiting decisions, according to recent BBC News NI reports. The scheme, initiated in August 2021, was established to provide financial support
Eight out of 10 (79%) pensioner homeowners eligible to claim benefits are failing to claim anything at all with each household missing out on an average of £1,231 a year extra income, according to Just
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has published more fixed penalties issued as part of its new financial penalty regime. £750 fines have been issued to five firms for not complying with the SRA’s transparency rules.
