Advice on the evidence that HM Land Registry needs when an attorney has executed documents lodged for registration (practice guide 9). Change made: Section 7 has been amended as a result of the Powers of
In response to the Justice Select Committee’s inquiry on the work of the County Court, the Law Society of England and Wales has expressed concern about rising delays and a poorly maintained court estate. The
In this interview, as part of their Legacy Limelight series, we get a glimpse into the work that the Smee & Ford Will reading and reporting team do, and the tales that they uncover every
An organisation that has helped over 1,900 charities to benefit from charitable gifting through wills is celebrating a major milestone after having helped charities to raise £100m to date. FreeWills is an online, solicitor-checked service,
Acre has integrated with HoneyPro to help brokers support their clients in protecting their property and assets for them and their families. Under the new partnership, brokers using Acre’s platform will be able to identify
The Law Commission launched their Supplementary Consultation Paper on 5th October 2023, and the consultation period ran until 8th December 2023. The Commission is now consulting on possible reforms to enable electronic wills and to
Families could be given a greater role in the registering of their loved one’s death following an inquest under a planned Government consultation. The proposals announced in the House of Commons follows the tireless campaigning
Estatesearch has seen a dramatic rise in UK share sales over the past year. The company has confirmed a 365% increase in holdings sold in 2023, amounting to over £14 million. Alex McDermottroe, Securities Administrator,
The Law Firm Marketing Club’s “What Clients Want Research 2023” report, sponsored by Moneypenny, reveals that nearly half (47%) of law firms fail to make a good first impression, suggesting a significant area for improvement.
As we draw the curtain on another year, it’s a time for reflection and gratitude. At our daily online news platform, we’ve been honoured to bring you stories that matter, and we’re immensely thankful for
Martin Lewis, a widely recognised financial expert, recently emphasised the vital importance of appointing a power of attorney. On various platforms including his ITV show, podcast, and social media, he voiced concern that many people
Marie Curie, a prominent end-of-life care charity, has reported a significant financial shortfall of £8.7 million, despite receiving an all-time high in legacy donations. The charity’s latest financial statements for the fiscal year ending 31
56-year-old Andrew Oliver from Cuffley, Hertfordshire, has been imprisoned for 23 years after he was convicted for an attack on an elderly female relative, aiming to secure her inheritance. The incident, which took place on
New research from equity release lender Standard Life Home Finance has revealed that while the over 45s are less concerned about equity release in general, there are significant gender differences around perceptions of equity release
The Law Society of England and Wales has recognised that electronic wills could become a reality, however, concerns have also been raised about the risk of fraud increasing. This comes as the Law Society responds
The Law Commission launched their Supplementary Consultation Paper on 5th October 2023, and the consultation period will run until 8th December 2023. The Supplementary Consultation Paper is a re-consultation on two discrete issues: electronic wills
The Law Commission has announced details of its review of the law governing how we deal with the bodies of loved ones when they die. The project is being split into three strands : Burial
Parliament’s spending watchdog has reported significant issues within the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), affecting over 200,000 pensioners, as reported by The Guardian. These individuals collectively missed out on £1.3 billion last year due
Annual legacy income for England and Wales has risen by 7.6% to £3.9 billion, according to Smee & Ford data. The data, up to the end of October 2023, shows that approximately 13.5% of probated
A new and free to use online “Data Dashboard” has been launched to keep UK charities informed of current legacy giving market trends and to provide access to important forecasts for the medium and long-term.
