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.
The coronavirus pandemic has ripped a hole in the UK’s finances, and we all know that steps need to be taken to begin to set the UK on the right path once again, now there
The President of The Law Society, the independent professional body that works globally to support and represent solicitors, promoting the highest professional standards, the public interest and the rule of law, will be stepping aside
HMCTS have updated their operational summary for week commencing Monday 1st March 2021. -Updated: Next week we’re opening a Nightingale Court at Birmingham Maple House, which will provide 4 additional courtrooms for Crown, Civil and
Today’s Wills and Probate caught up with the Probate Office to get an update on the online probate service. Stephen Burgess at HMCTS recently spoke about the progress that has been made by the probate
Yesterday professionals across the sector joined together virtually to discuss innovation in probate services and placing the client at the heart of the estate practice. The roundtable was opened and hosted by Today’s Wills and
Last month the Law Society stressed the importance of including ‘digital assets’ in Wills after research reveals that three quarters of people do not know what happens to their online presence after they die. Today’s
HMCTS have updated their operational summary for week commencing Monday 22 February 2021. -Updated: Further to the Prime Minister’s announcement of the roadmap to cautiously ease lockdown restrictions (Monday 22 February 2021) – courts and
Fourteen more ‘Nightingale courts’ and a ‘Supercourt’ have been unveiled which forms part of a £113m investment to alleviate pressures on courts and tribunals and deliver speedier justice. Further temporary court rooms are to be
The pandemic and stamp duty holiday has created huge waves in the probate sector with a serious backlog of properties to be sold as part of the estate administration process. There is no getting away
Bereaved people are facing severe delays and administrative errors while trying to close their loved ones’ financial accounts, according to recent research. This week, Which? released their findings that found that the pandemic has put
It was a historic turning point for UK Pensions as Bill receives Royal Assent recently. Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) called it ‘The biggest shake-up of UK pensions for decades….’ when confirming the Pension
Probate professionals across the country are echoing their frustrations through social media in regards to the online probate service recently. Jade Gani, solicitor and head of private client at Aston Bond criticised HM Courts &
The Bereavement Standard campaign is gathering momentum as campaigners complain at the lack of cross-department cohesion over bereavement issues facing thousands of families. An MP has called for greater leadership and cohesion across government to
Jade Gani, solicitor and head of wills, trusts and probate at Aston Bond law firm talks to Today’s Wills and Probate about an exciting new will-writing scheme project she has been working on that has
The first Women in Wills group meeting on 28th January was a welcome distraction from day-to-day life and duties. The group joined to share their experiences of enquiries to date and their personal high and
The Law Society has warned that proposed changes to the mental health system must be properly funded to be effective. Following publication of the Mental Health Act White Paper in January 2021, the regulator has
The coronavirus pandemic has caused bar pupillage numbers to dramatically drop by a quarter in 2020. The regulator has warned that chambers may cut back recruitment in future months. There were 354 pupils in December
HM Courts and Tribunals Services (HMCTS) have provided processes for dealing with coronavirus cases which impact our courts and tribunals. It includes how information about incidents can be shared with staff, judiciary and professional court
Professionals across the industry have voiced their views and experiences when using the online Probate Service since the mandatory roll out of online applications. On 1st October 2020, under legislation laid in Parliament, probate professionals
Inheritance tax (IHT) is not protected from the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, according to a tax and wealth specialist. According to latest HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) figures published, IHT receipts hit a five-year
