How the IPW can support your business
Whether you’ve been established for years or are just starting out, being a professional Will-Writer will never be easy.
Encourage awareness of estate planning importance
Whilst estate planning is commonly thought to occur later in life, circumstances can unfortunately arise which require it to be brought forward.
Marriage duration does not erode non-matrimonial asset status
A financial remedy order in which a wife was awarded less than half of the couple’s total assets has been upheld by the Court of Appeal.
What could the Legal Eye Quality Standard mean for your firm?
When looking for a firm to deal with their legal query, the priority of most consumers will be trust.
Equity release service gains new member
A national equity release advice service has now boosted its expertise with the addition of a new firm.
Why Law Firms Need To Invest In Graduates
In this article Richard Boyd, Managing Partner at North Yorkshire Law, explores the benefits of investing in graduates for the legal sector.
Rogue website warning from Pensions Regulator
The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has urged consumers to be aware of rogue pension websites.
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Safeguards needed for new online probate service
Whilst the introduction of a new online probate application has been welcomed by the Law Society, a number of professionals have expressed concerns.
Firm to launch Wills scheme in aid of Alzheimer’s Society
In aid of the Alzheimers Society, a national law firm is preparing Wills in lieu of usual charges.
Retired window cleaner faces jail after failing to return £300,000 inheritance
A retired window cleaner could face jail after failing to follow a judge’s order to return £300,000 worth of inherited money.
Professional liability when exercising discretion
The limits of solicitors’ liability have been questioned by an industry expert following a case regarding a discretionary trust.
Association of Probate Researchers gains new member
Anglia Research has joined the Association of Probate Researchers (APR) – the professional organisation seeking to ensure that probate researchers adhere to the most robust ethical standards.
Solicitors urged to check frozen asset list
Solicitors have been urged to check the HM Treasury frozen assets review to make sure they are not holding monies belonging to a client that is subject to financial sanctions.
