Multiple promotions and hires across various departments have occurred as a result of significant growth in the reported half-year results of Altrincham-based independent law firm, MLP Law. The Wills, Trusts & Probate team saw an
Following on from Key Retirement’s call for more conveyancing firms to provide specialist equity release services, six law firms have stepped into the ring to offer independent legal advice in this growth market. Midlands-based Martin
Law firm, Thrings has added to its tax planning and trusts offering with the appointment of Michael Westbrook as partner.
A solicitor from a Yorkshire legal firm has been recognised at a national award ceremony in London.
Nelsons Solicitors’ wills and probate team in Leicester has been strengthened by the addition of associate Helen Salisbury, who joins the team from the firm’s Derby office. Helen specialises in inheritance tax, trust creation and
A Sheffield firm of solicitors, PM Property Lawyers, have trained their entire team to be Dementia Friends, with the twin aims of supporting their clients and helping to make Sheffield a more dementia-friendly city. The
New research commissioned by legal regulators and the Legal Services Consumer Panel (LSCP) has identified principles to help legal services providers better communicate with their clients. Client care letters are required of all regulated professionals
This coming November is Will Aid month; a month that benefits all participants – and gives people more reason than ever to arrange a will.
Making effective referrals between property and private client departments is a business process that should be utilised to prolong client retention. Tom Bridge, a renowned consultant within legal businesses, explains how this can be achieved.
Combination brings together leading West End firm and Victoria-based family and property law specialist London-based law firms Seddons and BD Laddie have today announced that they have joined forces, creating a 33-partner Top 200 UK
East Kent solicitors Boys & Maughan has expanded its team of wills and probate lawyers with the appointment of Wendy Macarthur at the firm’s Birchington office. A Graduate Member of the Chartered Institute of Legal
Nelsons Solicitors Derby wills and probate department has expanded following the acquisition of long-established Derby firm Moody and Woolley last year, welcoming three new staff members to the growing team. Paralegals, Samuel Amer and Lorna
A rapidly-growing Vale of Clwyd law firm has taken on two new private client solicitors as part of continued expansion. Swayne Johnson, founded in 1853 and one of the oldest legal practices in Wales, has
One of the most established firms of solicitors in Yorkshire is warning business owners of the dangers of not arranging a business continuity plan, in the event that they may become incapacitated.
UK Mystery Shopping Law Firm Survey finds only 7% of wills and power of attorney enquiries are followed up. Shopper Anonymous presented the results of the largest ever UK mystery shopping survey for law firms
Buckles Solicitors LLP have launched a new bespoke service to allow other law firms and professionals, locally and across the UK, to tap into its niche legal offerings. BUCKLESconnect offers a free support network providing
Ramsdens Solicitors will be offering free wills and probate advice to their local community during a drop-in session next week. Having the knowledge and ability to do what is right for themselves and their loved
Following the death of a loved one, the last thing your clients want to have to think about is the multitude of estate administration tasks. There are many vital elements they need to consider –
The Society of Will Writers (SWW) have introduced a “Code Compliant” mark that their members can use on their websites and other collateral, to show consumers they take quality and compliance standards seriously. In an
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has welcomed the Ministry of Justice’s report on insurance fraud and will be working even more closely with other agencies in a bid to crack down further on fraudulent claims.
Regulatory approvals pave way for growth and international expansion Barclays retains minority stake, supporting future ambitions First global trust business acquired without a private equity backer in a decade An independent investor group, led by
Beneficial Trust and Will Company (BTWC) are delighted to announce that they have been appointed by the Julian Harris Independent Financial and Mortgage Adviser network as preferred provider for will writing and estate planning services.
After the death of a loved one, there are many areas for concern for your clients, including administration issues that you may or may not handle already. This week’s tweet refers to a situation whereby
Harrogate-based law firm Raworths have unveiled their new nine-man Trusts, Wills and Estates team which they say “rivals any to be found in Yorkshire.” The team is headed by Rachel Tunnicliffe who the
A man has been left "homeless and penniless" after taking his sister to Court over his mother’s deathbed will and losing. According to the Eastbourne Herald, Gary Watts, 45, claimed his mother Valerie had written
The new Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) forms issued by the Office of the Public Guardian will come into force from 1st January. Both old and new forms have been valid since the change was
Returns from many second hand annuities could be just three quarters of the expected value according to pension experts. The second hand market, due to open up from April 2017, may also drive the cost
Providers of will writing services, equity release and annuities amongst other financial services, Key Retirement, have joined the Council for Mortgage Lenders (CML). The Preston-based company have joined the CML as an associate member according
Brook Worthy Law (BWL) are delighted to announce that Duncan Sims will be joining the board as Sales & Marketing Director as of 1st January 2016. Following a period of time fine-tuning and developing their services,
Having multi-lingual clients can often be commonplace for many wills and probate professionals throughout the UK. This could be a family member of a deceased client, or a new resident within the country for example.
More than five million people will be able to sell their annuities from 6th April 2017. The changes, confirmed by Economic Secretary to the Treasury, Harriet Baldwin, mean retirees will be able to take the
The Later Life Academy (LLA), the commercial and training organisation for later life advisers, has today (14th December 2015) issued formal responses to both the FCA/HM Treasury’s Financial Advice Market Review (FAMR) and HM Treasury’s