Today’s Wills and Probate has joined forces with Legalex 2018 as an official partner ahead of the event’s highly anticipated return on 21st & 22nd March at ExCeL London.
A new solicitors practice has opened in Chepstow, Monmouthshire.
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has set out its intention to consult on proposals to boost availability of information on individuals at authorised firms.
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has today announced that it is seeking views on how technology can make it easier for firms to meet their regulatory reporting requirements and improve the quality of the information
The Chair of the Office for Legal Complaints (OLC) has today welcomed the appointment of three new non-executive directors.
Golden Charter, the independent provider of UK funeral plans, has collaborated with Julian Harris to become an approved provider to its network of mortgage and protection brokers.
Today’s Wills and Probate are thrilled to kick off 2018 with our first roundtable of the year in London at Howden’s Insurance Group Head Office next Wednesday 7th February.
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is today urging the public to be vigilant to the threat of online investment fraud.
Countrywide Tax & Trust Corporation appears alongside Prime Minister Theresa May in The Parliamentary Review – a series of documents published by Westminster Publications Ltd with the aim of sharing knowledge and raising standards.
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has today (21/1/18) launched a consultation on plans to give more small businesses access to the Financial Ombudsman Service (the Ombudsman).
New anti-money-laundering regulations introduced by the Government mean that the SRA now require comprehensive information from law firms about people working in certain roles.
It’s recently been announced that a new Chief Ombudsman has been appointed today (22/1/18).
An investigation by the Competition and Markets Authority has led to a UK care home provider dropping its policy of charging fees after a resident has died.
The closure of another regulator’s consultation signals the start of a shift in the legal sector.
An accountancy body has been approved to authorise individuals and firms to carry out probate work.
The Legal Ombudsman (LeO) should focus on high quality and efficient complaints handling, the Law Society of England and Wales said in its response to LeO’s draft business plan for 2018-19.
Many legacy professionals say they feel undervalued despite some increases in salary and business investment over the last year.
David Gauke has been warmly welcomed as the new lord chancellor by the Law Society of England and Wales.
Whilst there will always be changes which affect the Wills and Probate profession, 2017 seemed to produce more than most.
When it comes to dealing with complaints, 9 out of 10 firms recognise that it makes sound commercial and business sense to handle complaints quickly and efficiently.
Robust consumer protection and a competitive legal services market coexist in a justice system that works in the best interests of all, the Law Society of England and Wales said today following the Ministry of
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) and Legal Ombudsman have today published jointly commissioned independent research showing that there could be improvements in how some law firms deal with complaints.
As a professional in the Wills and Probate sector, you’ll know that meeting like minded peers can be a struggle.
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has commenced civil proceedings against Avacade Limited (in liquidation), trading as Avacade Investment Options, and Alexandra Associates (U.K.) Limited, trading as Avacade Future Solutions, and against Craig Lummis, Lee Lummis
We’re pleased to announce that the second Today’s Thought Focus Round table is set to take place this week.
Concerns have been raised over the Law Commission’s consultation on wills regarding the increasing impact of technology on will making.
With the Alzheimer’s Society estimating that one in fourteen people over 65 have dementia, two Swansea based companies have been working together to increase awareness of the illness within the business sector.
As Managing Director of a niche Court of Protection practice, Andy Riddle manages the financial affairs of mentally incapable individuals. In this interview conducted by Lawyer Monthly, he discusses more about his role and how
A Jersey-based practice has been ranked as a Tier 1 legal firm for Dispute Resolution in The Legal 500 United Kingdom 2017. The annual guide recommends law firms and lawyers across the UK based on
Harrison Drury has expanded its presence in East Lancashire after merging with Clitheroe firm Chenery Maher.
The winners of the Funeral Planner of the Year Awards 2017 have been announced at a ceremony in London run by funeral plan provider Golden Charter.
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) is proposing a second phase of changes to its rules for solicitors to make them simpler and more focused on high standards, reducing the length of its Handbook by more