New right to die legal challenge
A legal challenge for the right to die has been launched by a terminally ill man, who claims that the 1961 Suicide Act condemns him to a death which is undignified.
Emerging Risks for Law Firms in 2017 Seminar
Legal Eye would like to invite Solicitors and Conveyancers to attend our free seminar which is being held at the iconic Library of Birmingham on 1st March, 2017. Our speakers include representatives from the SRA and the Law Society, will bring you up to date on the risks law firms are currently facing, and practical low cost […]
£233k awarded for taxing inheritance advice
A 96-year old woman has been compensated following the delivery of incorrect inheritance tax advice, in a ruling by the High Court.
Today’s Wills & Probate attending Legalex 2017
Today’s Wills & Probate has joined forces with Legalex 2017 as an official partner ahead of the event’s highly anticipated return on 28th & 29th March at ExCeL London.
Mothers opt out of millions
Thousands of mothers are missing out on state pension rights according to the ninth Royal London Policy Paper.
Estate uncertainty for most over-55s
According to new research, the majority of UK over 55s (62%) are largely unaware of the amount of money they’ll be able to bequeath to their next of kin following death.
Looming article 50 ruling: overseas pension transfers surge
According to recent research, the forthcoming triggering of Article 50 is helping to propel the current rush to move UK final salary pensions into overseas schemes.
Deaths increase in November
According to current provisional figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), the number of deaths recorded in November 2016 reached 46,504.
New penalties for tax evasion enablers
Lawyers and advisers who enable tax evasion may be subject to harsher consequences following the introduction of tougher sanctions at the start of 2017.
Farmers lack succession plans
Farmers are being encouraged to implement appropriate succession plans in order to keep their business within the family.
Will writers – improve your market knowledge
The frustration for those growing their estate planning business can stem from how to assist clients beyond the first ‘job’. Specifically aimed at those looking to improve their offerings and position within the industry, ‘The Changing the Face of Legal Services’ is an upcoming event hosted by the Legal Services Guild (LSG). The seminar will […]
ADR: An advantageous way to settle probate disputes for all parties
In this article, Jonathan Gilbert, contested probate specialist at Barnet-based law firm MHHP Law, takes you through the different options available if you find yourself in a dispute following the death of a client’s relative or loved one. Probate can be disputed for a number of reasons. For example, the deceased’s will may be invalid, […]
More well off, better off
Those already well off will benefit the most from growing inheritances according to recent research.
Wills and probate complaints report released
According to the Legal Ombudsman complaints data, the third most complained about area of law is wills and probate. [table id=9 /] Between 2012 and 2014, the number of complaints remained at a similar level. This figure has since fallen, with an overall drop to 824 last year, a reduction of 197. The Ombudsman report […]
Asset deprivation to avoid care costs
As studies indicate the average annual care home cost at £30,000, the likelihood of elderly people being forced to sell their homes increases.
Legal Eye completes its 500th Compliance Health Check
Legal Eye, the legal compliance specialists, are delighted to announce they have completed their 500th Compliance Health Check.
Leading death causes change in 2015
Latest mortality figures from the last 14 years indicate concerning changes in causes of death
Divorce fear means inheritance passed up
Recent research has indicated that nearly a third of parents are not willing to offer an inheritance or financial aid to their married offspring due to the fear of divorce. 30% of adults were unwilling to pass on money to their children due to the risk of money leaving the family through divorce, according to […]
Take part in our survey to make a difference
WillSuite are soon to release version 2 of their flagship software, based on a large amount of feedback and over 1000 documents drafted of recent. We’d like to invite you to complete our short survey to see what areas we can improve or expand on. The survey should take less than 10 minutes to complete […]
Law Society Chief Executive resigns
Citing the Law Society’s failure to embrace governance reform, Chief Executive Catherine Dixon has resigned after two years in the role.
