Toni is the Media Officer for Today’s Conveyancer, Today’s Wills & Probate and Today’s Family Lawyer.
I worked for a law firm for 16 years, during my time at the firm I worked as a company commercial legal secretary for 7 years but changed careers and moved into marketing for the remaining 9 years – where I covered all aspects of marketing.
While in the marketing role, I achieved a CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and CAM Diploma in Digital Marketing.
Probate service issues continue to be top of the agenda as Ian Bond, Chair of The Law Society’s ‘Wills and Equity Committee’ will attend a follow-up meeting next month to keep the pressure on HMCTS
A landmark decision to refuse a widow’s request to contest the Will and Trust of her late husband’s estate because the request was made after the six-month deadline has been overturned by the Court of
The world’s largest charity dedicated to saving lives through research, Cancer Research UK, has collaborated with a leading online digital will writing service, Farewill. Cancer Research, which receives the largest amount of legacies in the
Shropshire law firm is extending their Wills and probate services to cover a wider area to give elderly and vulnerable clients easier access to their services. The professionals from one of the largest legal firms
A UK national fraud reporting centre reveals a breath-taking figure of almost £8m lost by charities to fraud. The staggering figures were exposed after Accountancy firm RSM retrieved the data following a freedom of information
New research has revealed only 10% have planned for their end of life which suggests there is still a huge stigma surrounding death in the UK. With death potentially causing financial catastrophes as well as
The number of Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) has increased sharply in the past few years which may be attributed to increased awareness campaigns, highlighting the benefits of such a document. According to the latest
A recent Charity Tax Commission (CTC) report reveals a suite of reforms that will incentivise professional Will writers and increase legacy giving. One of the proposals made by the CTC was that charitable Wills should
It has been reported that a widow was refused PPI compensation payout following her late husband making a claim against Tesco Bank for mis-sold payment protection insurance (PPI). Tesco Bank advised they would not pay
Experts are warning we could be on the cusp of the next big financial scandal after pension scams are costing the Brits up to £4 billion a year. Scam cases have increased sharply since 2015
The judging panel shortlist for the second upcoming prestigious British Wills and Probate Awards, which is brought to you by Today’s Wills and Probate, alongside headline sponsor, Arken.legal (UK) Ltd, a leader in software solutions
A woman is locked in a court battle in a bid to recover thousands of pounds of inheritance after the money was mistakenly given to a complete stranger. Christine Burn, aged 65, of Ponteland, has
The popularity of budget DIY Wills has meant grieving families are increasingly becoming entwined in bitter inheritance disputes resulting in being eaten up by legal bills. Using cheap online Wills could see final wishes ignored
An uncaring man has pleaded guilty to fraud by abusing his position as executor of his late stepfather’s Will. Ron Savory, 58, who was trusted to act as executor, ignored his stepfather’s wishes by spending
We are thrilled that international author and business development expert Professor, Ian Cooper, is returning to the judging panel for the second upcoming prestigious British Wills and Probate Awards, which is brought to you by
Professionals and their grieving clients will be relieved to hear there is light at the end of the tunnel regarding the prolonged probate delays. Following the recent joint meetings with Her Majesty’s Courts and Tribunals
Ian Bond, Chair of The Law Society’s ‘Wills and Equity Committee’ and Director and Head of Trusts and Estates at Talbots Law confirms HMCTS hope to have sorted out the backlog by the end of
As technological advances have evolved rapidly in a modern world, there have been multiple cases around the globe whereby testator’s intentions have been allowed, regardless of how the document was produced and bypassing legal formalities.
We are delighted that founder and managing director of TSF Consultants, Tim Farmer, is returning to the judging panel for the second upcoming prestigious British Wills and Probate Awards, which is brought to you by
Institute of Legacy Management (ILM) have urgently contacted HMCTS to find out why applications for a Grant of Probate are taking up to 3 months to progress as the prolonged delay is causing a massive
