Watch your language
Using the correct terminology in a will is of vital importance in order to avoid any issues when assets are later distributed.
We’ve achieved record readership!
Having started in October 2014, Today’s Wills & Probate has now reached record figures, receiving over 6,000 views every month.
What you need to know about the new residence nil-rate band
The residence nil-rate band (RNRB) provides an additional inheritance tax allowance for individuals who leave their main residence to lineal descendants. Although only applying to those who die on or after 6th April 2017, the additional nil-rate amount was introduced by the Finance Act 2015 which supplements the Inheritance Tax Act 1984. The basics An […]
Legal sector work experience beneficial for would-be solicitors
Experience in a range of work-based environments can assist development of important competences for aspiring solicitors, according to research.
Estate uncertainty as fewer couples tie the knot
According to Office of National Statistics (ONS) figures, the number of marriages in England and Wales has declined. Contrasting to the rise of numbers observed from 2009 to 2012, the last recorded year has shown an 8.6% decrease between 2012 and 2013. The figures may indicate a continuation of the long-term fall since 1972 or simply […]
Celebrity will mistakes to avoid
Although assumed that those in the public eye are bound to have their affairs in order, they are just as likely to make an error as anyone else when it comes to their will.
Retirees earn £26k in property wealth
Retired homeowners have earned an average of £26,000 from their houses this year, according to new research.
WIQS update from the Law Society
In February 2014 the first firms were accredited to the Wills and Inheritance Quality Scheme (WIQS). Nearly three years later, WIQS has a diverse range of over 180 private client firms from across England and Wales. The aim of the scheme is to set client service standards to ensure transparency in process, costs and communications, […]
LPAs best left to professionals?
Growing numbers of law firms are joining the various organisations, representing vulnerable and older people, in raising concerns over a governmental tool to creates LPAs online
2016 overview and predictions
The end of 2016 has seen a flurry of organisations publish their ideas on how to beat the problems facing Britain’s housing market. The Redfern Review on home ownership, a report on modern methods of construction from the Building Societies Association, another on affordable and appropriate housing provision from the Confederation of British Industry and […]
100% employee ownership for wills and probate provider
In a deal with its former owners, Trust Inheritance has followed firms like Gateley and Stephens Scown, and introduced employee ownership.
How much business could legal firms be losing over Christmas?
New research from Moneypenny has found legal firms could be missing thousands of new enquiries over the Christmas period.
Farmers review wills to avoid digging deep
In light of potential market instability, rural businesses are being encouraged to review their long-term strategies, including succession planning.
Appeal dismissed for banned pensions trustee
Nearly five years after he was struck off, a former pension scheme trustee who had attempted to appeal a ban from The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has had his case dismissed by the Upper Tribunal. Through a notice issued in October 2011, TPR sought to ban Robert Hill, alleging he was not a “fit and proper […]
Serial will writing scammer leaves terminally-ill mother with no will
A number of recent scams have led to questioning over the way will writing services are delivered and whether there needs to be more formal regulation within the sector.
Legal role in leaving a legacy
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.
How to generate more direct business through use of effective marketing
Will writing and its significance is a subject rarely covered in popular culture. When it’s highlighted, however it is important that the opportunity to increase awareness among clients is acknowledged. After being diagnosed with breast cancer, the emotional true story of a mother who wrote her two boys a wish list has been translated onto […]
The Will Writing Company expands its market share
The Will Writing Company has recently secured contracts with the Vernon Building Society and the Marsden Building Society, taking the current number of high street building society partners it works with to twelve. This represents more than a 50% share of all building societies who offer their members a will writing and probate service. Chief […]
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