The Legal Services Board (LSB) has published new research concluding that proportionate regulation has a role to play in supporting the rule of law and responding to lawyers’ unethical conduct. The report, by Professor Richard
Remember A Charity has announced the appointment of a new Chair, Anaish Yilma- Parmar, British Red Cross’s Head of Legacies, who will take over responsibility for leading the coalition of charities. Yilma-Parmar will take up
Burgess Mee Family Law has announced the appointment of private client lawyer, Georgina Crane, as a legal director. Georgina was previously a senior associate at London law firm, EMW LLP and will now focus on
Over a million retired households in the UK are largely dependent on the State Pension for their retirement income, according to analysis of ONS data from retirement specialist Just Group. The data reveals that 1.2
Charity legacy income is estimated to have reached £4bn and bequest numbers almost 140,000 in the year 2022/23 — an annual income growth of 6.5%. The record growth is estimated based on this year’s Legacy
The Guardian has uncovered a controversial practice in which King Charles III is allegedly benefiting from the deaths of thousands of people in the north-west of England. The Duchy of Lancaster, a land and property
Less than half of individuals in the UK express a desire for a traditional funeral upon their passing, according to a study conducted by Theos, a religious think tank. The findings have raised concerns, with
New research from family justice body Resolution has found most people back a change in the law to give cohabiting people more rights. Currently couples have few or no rights in the event of a
As 2023’s Charity Fraud Awareness Week begins, the latest Charity Fraud Report reveals that fraud in the charity sector is on the rise. Nearly two-thirds of UK charities report that the cost-of-living crisis has heightened
PIMFA has noted that proposals from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), for personal investment firms to hold additional capital to pay for consumer redress, as the first stage towards a “polluter pays” model of consumer
Further budget cuts will severely impact the already crisis-hit justice system, the Law Society of England and Wales has warned. The Office for Budget Responsibility’s (OBR) analysis of the Autumn Statement suggests the Ministry of
STEP has launched its STEP GRP as part of its major focus on finding solutions to the challenges posed by the increase in mental incapacity globally. This increase is highlighted in STEP’s recent research report,
Law firm, RG Law, has partnered with several Funeral Directors to provide legal services to bereaved families. While the funeral planner deals with families at a very vulnerable time, they can extend that assistance, by
Hugh James has welcomed Partner, Alix Langrognat, to its Private Client team. This addition reinforces the firm’s commitment to growing its Private Wealth services for high-net-worth clients, both in London and nationwide. Alix brings to
The Autumn Statement missed the target for unleashing the power of the legal services sector, solicitors’ leaders have said. Nick Emmerson, president of the Law Society of England and Wales, said: “While it is great
The autumn statement has not brought about any changes to inheritance tax despite widespread anticipation it might. Seen very much as a potential vote winner at next year’s election, it has been suggested that any
HMRC’s latest update on Inheritance Tax (IHT) receipts show that £4.6 billion was collected through the first seven months of the 2023/24 Financial Year – a 12% increase on the same period in the previous
Remember A Charity and the Institute of Legacy Management (ILM) welcome new commitments from His Majesty’s Courts & Tribunal Service (HMCTS) to enhance the service it provides for the charity sector. This will include more
The second annual summit of the three main bodies in the will writing sector gathered again last week to discuss the threats and opportunities the sector faces. After many years of non collaboration, the IPW
House of Common’s ‘Justice Committee’ has opened an inquiry on the probate registry. The deadline to respond with written evidence is 22nd January 2024. The Probate Registry has been experiencing significant delays. There are wider
