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.
This month, the Institute of Legacy Management (ILM) and other key professionals from the charity sector attended the first meeting of the HM Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS) working group on the new system which
This June, SFE (Solicitors for the Elderly) celebrates its 20th National Conference and promises to deliver fascinating insights to specialists in older client law. The event, which is being held at the British Library Conference
We are delighted to announce that global technological innovator for the legal services industry, Arken.legal, are returning as headline sponsors of the British Wills and Probate Awards 2019 for the second year running. The prestigious
A High Court Judge issues a stark reminder after his recent decision resulted in a widow’s inheritance act claim, which contested her husband’s Will, being refused permission due to the deadline being passed. Those who
The son of a multi-millionaire car boot king is in a legal battle with his young step-mum over the family inheritance after not receiving a penny from his Dad’s £5m Will. Richard Scott died at
The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) has lost its appeal over extending legal services regulatory work after its application against the Lord Chancellor’s earlier refusal was turned down. In 2016, the
It is believed Aretha Franklin’s estate may have been ripped off to the value of $178,000 just weeks before her death last summer. Oakland County Chief Prosecutor, Paul Walton said last week that there had
Workers in the North could find themselves unemployed in the coming decades due to the influx of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and robots, while their counterparts in the South will profit from rising demand and increased
The Ministry of Justice has today launched a new digitised Grant of Probate certificate. The redesign, which currently has an English version ready only, focuses on security issues and consists of: A standard digital signature
On face value, one may question what company mergers, acquisitions, or takeovers have to do with cyber security. But for law firms charged with overseeing the safe completion of such transactions, cyber security should be
As law firms and clients wise up to fraud, the cyber criminals are having to find new avenues to use their old scamming tricks to intercept money transfers. Conveyancing scams, which are a type of
Charity representatives are pleased the Government have recognised the service’s importance and fully support HMCTS’ decision to replace the system which will alert charities to donations in Wills. Key professionals from the charity sector are
Sir Samuel Brittan, who is the brother of former home secretary Leon Brittan, has been cruelly swindled out of his life’s savings. An arrest warrant has been issued for the conwoman, Michelle Braithwaite, who stole
The finalists for the inaugural National Paralegal Awards have been announced. These brand-new awards are specifically aimed at recognising the achievements of Paralegals across the UK, law firms that develop Paralegals and recruitment companies who
Mumsnet, the UK’s biggest network for parents, has been a victim of a severe data breach which could put Will writing firms at risk. Do any of your employees at your firm have a Mumsnet
2019 is underway and is set to be a very busy year due to the uncertainties surrounding Brexit and the impact it will have on the industry as a whole. But what will be the
Ian Bond, Chair of The Law Society’s ‘Wills and Equity Committee’ and Director and Head of Trusts and Estates at Talbots Law, had a productive meeting with the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) recently regarding the
HM Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS) is implementing a new system, which alerts charities when money has been bequeathed, after ending their current arrangement. The reason behind terminating HMCTS’ current scheme with private firm, Smee
Leeds Building Society has officially launched their suite of ten-year retirement interest-only (RIO) mortgages and made some criteria changes to provide greater flexibility to senior borrowers. The new products include a free standard valuation and
At our recent fruitful Today’s Wills and Probate roundtable on 17th January at ICC International Convention Centre in Birmingham, delegates talked about the biggest challenges and opportunities in the coming year. Creator and host of
