In order to disinherit their son of the £10 million inheritance he had been promised, the wife of an Alzheimer’s sufferer “took advantage” of her husband’s condition, a judge has ruled. In a bid Read More
Aiming to provide confidence and reduction of regulatory burden in the workplace, a new report writing and decision making tool has been introduced to improve health and social care provision. The one-of-a-kind device has been Read More
Described as “a real alternative to the default equity release solution”, the Retirement Lifestyle Booster is a new mortgage aimed at older homeowners. For those between 60 and 79, the new solution pays out a fixed sum Read More
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 Read More
On average 53% of parents in your local community with dependent children, have no will. A great way to engage with this demographic within your community and establish relationships with prospective clients is to be on Read More
After 11 years heading up business development and marketing for Moneypenny, Joanna Swash has been appointed as Managing Director.Read More
After neglecting to mention them in his will and leaving the majority of his £10 million estate to his lawyer, David Guest’s family are suing his legal team. His lawyer, Edward Bearman was bequeathed Gest’Read More
The use of online estate agents is growing. The likes of YOPA, Tepilo and eMoov are becoming increasingly popular in offering an alternative platform for sellers to market their property and potentially increase the speed Read More
Prior to the passing of a business owner, it is important that relevant arrangements are in place so the business can be transferred smoothly. Similarly, it may be beneficial to assess whether any assets involved Read More
The death of a loved one is bound to be an emotional time, and along with funeral arrangements and estate management, can also make it one plagued with stress. Hence the reason why so many Read More
Disputes over the wills of those in the public eye are becoming ever more prevalent. Celebrity estates of thousands or even millions of pounds are frequently becoming the centre of bitter disputes between family members, Read More
The High Court has ruled that the Government alone does not have the power to begin the process of leaving the European Union (EU).Read More
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 Read More
Valuable insight into how solicitors can assist their clients to support charities has been revealed in new research from the Law Society of England and Wales.Read More
Legal Eye, a subsidiary of ULS Technology, is delighted to announce the promotion of Rhonda Treacy-Hales to Director of Business Development with effect from 1st November.Read More
The High Court in Northern Ireland has heard that neighbours who had previously been left a man’s home, claim he was bullied into making a new will just a week prior to his death.Read More
Chancellor Philip Hammond has released plans for a £1.9 billion cyber security Government strategy.Read More
The number of children challenging their inheritances in court has grown. 116 was the number of cases seen by the High Court in 2015 that involved children contesting the estate left by their parents, an 11% growth from Read More
The latest stamp duty surcharge may mean thousands of divorce settlements could be left open to challenge.Read More
Whether the latest proposed changes to pension tax relief will actually encourage saving has led to varied opinions among numerous advisers and providers.Read More