Swansea businesses work together to protect people living with dementia
With the Alzheimer’s Society estimating that one in fourteen people over 65 have dementia, two Swansea based companies have been working together to increase awareness of the illness within the business sector.
Report highlights developments which could “radically change” wills and probate market
A report has highlighted a number of possible developments in the wills and probate market which could have a significant impact.
New company aims to bring funerals back to life
A new industry startup believes that technology could pave the way in putting people in control of their own funerals.
As of today 80% of Law Firms are potentially penalised by Google’s new browser update
The majority of law firms could be negatively impacted by a change introduced by Google today.
True Cloud versus Fake Cloud
LEAP legal software has published a white paper, True Cloud versus Hosted Cloud, providing a useful insight into what constitutes True Cloud and how it differs from other cloud-based services, such as Hosted Cloud, that are not of the same technical standard.
What does it mean to be vulnerable?
When looking for will writing services, people need to know they are appointing someone they can rely on.
Flexible court hour plans revealed by HMCTS
Plans for the flexible court hours scheme have been published by HM Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS).
From avocado toast to satellite imagery
Avocado toast featured heavily at last week’s Legal Geek conference as a metaphor for how established and new technology solutions are being knitted together by innovative lawyers to streamline their processes and transform client service.
Is your firm’s Client Care Pack compliant?
Where your clients are concerned, first impressions count.
Lasting Powers of Attorney – what now?
In common with many in the legal profession, I was interested to read the views expressed by recently retired Senior Judge Lush on Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs). Specifically, he said that he would never make one himself. Those views certainly caught the attention of the media – the story was all over the BBC […]
Are will writers competitive enough?
This year, The Competition & Markets Authority (CMA) report on price and quality transparency was a hot topic at the annual Society of Will Writers (SWW) Conference. After a year-long study into the legal services sector, the report concluded that competition in legal services for consumers and small businesses was not working well. In particular, […]
How Arken enables you to stay productive
Lawyers and Will writers face increasing pressure to maintain productivity in a fast-paced environment. Missing a minor detail while manually drafting a Will, as well as a risk issue, can cost precious time: smallest mistakes add up to an inefficient process that requires time-intensive quality assurance. There is a need for the ability to produce […]
Reading the Testator’s intentions – “Bad English can still make a good will …”
Vucicevic & Anor v Aleksic & Ors 2017 HHJ Paul Matthews
Ministers could face defeat over cold-calling ban
The House of Lords could force the government to enforce a ban on cold-calling despite any legislative amendments being ruled out for a further three years.
Agents can now access Trust Registration Service
Trustee’s agents are now able to access the Trust Registration Service online.
The Mystery of Missing Beneficiaries
When distributing gifts made in a Will what happens if there is are missing beneficiaries?
Interview with Andy Riddle of Professional Deputies
As Managing Director of a niche Court of Protection practice, Andy Riddle manages the financial affairs of mentally incapable individuals. In this interview conducted by Lawyer Monthly, he discusses more about his role and how he guarantees the best outcome for his clients. As a Thought Leader in your field, can you think of ways […]
Would Australian unsent text message verdict stand in the UK?
In a recent case, the Australia Supreme Court accepted a draft text message on a dead man’s mobile phone as a legitimate will. The unsent text, written before he committed suicide, left his home and his pension to his brother and nephew. Despite a claim from his estranged wife, Justice Susan Brown of the Brisbane […]
Proposed changes could mean electronic signatures for Lasting Powers of Attorney and Countrywide Legacy is prepared
It has been widely reported that the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has made strong recommendations for the standard paper and pen signature when applying for Power of Attorney to be scrapped, making it much easier to apply. Currently, the application process for a Lasting Power of Attorney requires a wet signature, a witness and someone […]
What happens to my Bitcoins when I die?
It’s no surprise that in a digital age the question of ‘what happens to my bitcoins when I die?’ has been brought to our attention. Bitcoin is cryptocurrency, which is a form of digital currency, which of course means there’s nothing tangible to be had. You can’t go to the bank and withdraw X amount […]
