Recent research has revealed that 34% of those aged between 25 and 45 are counting on an inheritance to help them out financially in later life.
Despite rising consumer demand for both products and advice in equity release, for law firms, it remains a niche market.
We are delighted to announce that one of the country’s most recognisable broadcast journalists, Jennie Bond, will be hosting The British Wills and Probate Awards 2018.
The Public Guardian Allan Eccles has said that its online deputy reporting tool could be available to professionals as early as this summer.
Alan Eccles, the public Guardian, said at the Solicitors for the Elderly conference last week that guidance would shortly be forthcoming on investments in the form of a practice note.
Recent data found that advisers believe fraud and stock market volatility are the greatest risks to pension freedoms.
Today, we’re pleased to announce who will be judging the first ever British Wills and Probate Awards, set to recognise achievement across the sector.
A package of reforms created to provide law firms and solicitors with greater flexibility was finalised by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) last week.
Setting out to help private client practitioners achieve more efficient estate due diligence, Estatesearch has become the latest company to partner with Today’s Wills & Probate.
An actor best known for his role as “Dirty Den” in Eastenders has died at the age of 71.
Today’s Conveyancer and Today’s Wills and Probate were excited to be hosting their first collaborative Roundtable, with a focus on a key opportunity for legal professionals across both sectors.
Today, we’re pleased to reveal the award categories for The British Wills and Probate Awards, set to be a celebration of the sector that’s brand new for 2018.
Warwickshire based Meridian Private Client LLP has become the latest business to partner with Today’s Wills and Probate.
The Law Society has responded to news that the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) wants to push ahead with rule changes that will create different tiers of regulation within the solicitor profession.
The Law Society has announced the appointment of Paul Tennant as its CEO.
A legal charity is re-positioning its place in the industry to reach out to wills & probate practitioners who are suffering silently within the workplace.
A Frodsham Firm have successfully walked the arduous 34 mile/55 kilometre Sandstone Trail in aid of OPAL Services in just one day.
Professionals in the Wills and Probate sector are encouraged to keep an eye out for a New Awards scheme dedicated to celebrating the achievements of those in the industry.
Cutting back mandatory professional indemnity insurance (PII) for solicitors would be bad for partners, law firm employees and clients alike, the Law Society of England and Wales said in response to proposals to a Solicitors
Today’s Wills and Probate and Today’s Conveyancer are excited to be hosting their first collaborative Roundtable, with a focus on a key opportunity for legal professionals across both sectors.
Do you remember Live Aid? The year was 1998, hair was big, slogan tee shirts were ‘in’ and Bob Geldof was King of charity fundraising as he corralled stars of the music world into raising
Inviting attendees to consider the risks within the probate industry, we were thrilled to welcome noted speaker Dave Knowles to our Roundtable earlier this month.
The fourth Today’s Wills and Probate Professional Roundtable took place yesterday, and the event did certainly not disappoint.
As previously reported, Taylor Rose TTKW (Lichfield Office) together with Philips Trust Corporation have been celebrating their recent acquisition of the assets and database of The Will Writing Company (TWC) and the Family Trust Corporation
The fourth Today’s Wills and Probate Professional Roundtable is happening next week, and preparations are already well underway.
Meridian Private Client LLP is pleased to announce the arrival of a specialist contentious trusts and probate team.
Coffin Mew has emerged as one of the fastest-growing law firms in the South of England, announcing more than 30 per cent growth in turnover since its merger with Charles Lucas & Marshall little more
In response to a question from a Today’s Wills and Probate reader we’ve asked the experts what important information should be recorded in a company’s Wills Register? There’s the obvious – date written, date removed
An initiative which raises money for charity whilst targeting the 51% of Britons who don’t have a will is hoping its 30th year will be the best ever – and is today urging more and
New guidance on penalties for enablers of defeated tax avoidance has been issued by HM Revenue & Customs.
The Solicitors Regulation Authority have issued an alert to professionals and the public over fraudulent emails regarding abandoned funds.
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has today published new rules on pension transfer advice and is seeking views on additional changes, including adviser charging structures. The new rules and areas for discussion aim to improve