The Assisted Dying Bill 2023 passed its second reading in the House of Keys. Politicians chose to progress the Assisted Dying Bill that would allow terminally-ill Isle of Man residents the right to choose to
On Thursday 26th October the Women in Wills Virtual Webinar took place, discussing all things risk and due diligence. Always an important topic but potentially even more so given the recent SRA updates on risk
Myerson Solicitors have announced the hire of Legal Director Adam Carvalho as part of their ongoing period of organic growth. Adam joins the Myerson Contentious Trusts and Probate team at the Legal Director level, bringing
The Law Society of England and Wales have expressed their concern regarding the idea that the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) are considering a one-off levy on the profession to cover the likely shortfall in the
The Assisted Dying Bill (a private members’ bill) is having its seconding reading in the House of Keys today. These proposed new laws would provide terminally-ill Isle of Man residents (with less than six months
Law firms have been warned they must do more to properly assess money laundering risk after a report last week identified 1/3 of firms are still not fully compliant with their obligations. The scale of
The Jordan Legacy’s petition to government, requesting the introduction of a Suicide Prevention Act to minimise suicides, requires 100,000 signatures by 19th January 2024 if it is to be considered for debate in parliament. The
Practising certificate and registration renewals take place from 1st to 31st October 2023. This year, the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has included no new questions or changes to what they ask for from law firms
The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) has released their Probate Diversity Report 2023, which sets out the results of diversity monitoring by ICAEW firms. These firms are accredited for the reserved
Nick Emmerson was inaugurated as the 179th president of the Law Society of England and Wales yesterday. Nick will have support from Richard Atkinson as vice president, and Mark Evans, as deputy vice president. Nick
In a series of Supporters in Focus pieces, we are thrilled to introduce our sponsor of the Afterparty at The British Wills and Probate Awards 2023. We are delighted to have Estatesearch on board with
In a series of Supporters in Focus pieces, we are thrilled to introduce our sponsor of the Private Client Team of the Year (Boutique) Award at The British Wills and Probate Awards 2023. We are
In a series of Supporters in Focus pieces, we are thrilled to introduce our sponsor of the Private Client Team of the Year (Boutique) Award at The British Wills and Probate Awards 2023. We are
In a series of Supporters in Focus pieces, we are thrilled to introduce our sponsor of the Solicitor Firm Of The Year North Award at The British Wills and Probate Awards 2023. We are delighted
Law Commission seeks views on electronic wills and the risks posed by predatory marriage. The Law Commission have opened up a consultation to review whether electronic wills should be allowed in light of technological and
In a series of Supporters in Focus pieces, we are thrilled to introduce our sponsor of the Private Client Team of the Year (Boutique) Award at The British Wills and Probate Awards 2023. We are
In a series of Supporters in Focus pieces, we are thrilled to introduce our sponsor of the Customer Service Champion Award at The British Wills and Probate Awards 2023. We are delighted to have Anglia
In a series of Supporters in Focus pieces, we are thrilled to introduce our sponsor of the Customer Service Champion Award at The British Wills and Probate Awards 2023. We are delighted to have Exizent