A Masterclass in Pension Nominations Webinar
How important is a correctly worded contingent nomination? What are the benefits and why? Should your clients consider expressing their wishes to the Pension Provider(s) by establishing a more detailed Nomination form than previously necessary? Previously this could potentially be done after death, however, with the introduction of Pensions Freedom, this is no longer the […]
Not on the high street?
Your local high street might be home to an eclectic mix of retailers from charity shops to coffee houses, but on Gillingham’s Watling Street there’s a new face – will writing and estate planning business Pembroke Wills.
Research shows room for improvement in how law firms deal with complaints
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) and Legal Ombudsman have today published jointly commissioned independent research showing that there could be improvements in how some law firms deal with complaints.
Legal Eye strengthens team with new appointment
Continuing to grow, the Legal Eye team are pleased to announce the appointment of their newest member.
Pension contribution rise could mean eighth of employees opt-out of scheme
New research indicates that an eighth of employees may opt out of workplace pension schemes when contributions rise next year under auto-enrolment.
Consumer trust key to pension dashboard engagement
The pensions minister has stated that savers will only engage with the pension dashboard if they are able to place trust in the information it provides.
Veteran TV presenter dies age 60
Well-known TV presenter Keith Chegwin passed away on Monday with his family by his side.
Recent figures show Quarter 3 deaths down from 2016
Recent statistics show that Quarter 3 of 2017 saw a fall in the number of deaths in comparison to the correspondent period last year.
Government urged to ban pension cold-calls and introduce default guidance
The Government is being urged to ban cold calls and require people to take or expressly opt out of guidance before they’re able to access their pension pot.
Expert comments on living will case
An industry expert has shared her view on the case of Brenda Grant, who was kept alive against her will.
Matthew Mitchell from Legacy Legal talks publishing
Having worked in the industry for over two decades, Guildford- based Matthew Mitchell from Legacy Legal talks to Today’s Wills and Probate about writing his first book “You can’t take it with you.” So, what prompted you to write the book? I wanted to write a book that’s easy to read and that’s easy to […]
Price Publication Proposals Rejected By The Law Society
The Law Society has described mandatory price publication plans as unnecessary and likely to cause greater confusion for consumers.
Government encourages SMEs to enter new health and social care marketplace
Small and medium-sized enterprises are being encouraged to meet public sector demand using a new marketplace for providers of health and social care.
Is Offline Marketing still an option in a Digital World?
I had a meeting the other day with a potential client who were trying to get their head around the digital age of marketing and frankly they were feeling the pressure to become part of the social media revolution.
New Year… New Career?
What can the Society of Will Writers offer you in 2018?
Supermen Webinar No.37
Death in Service Benefits and Pension Death Benefits
Introducing Entitlement by Title Research: the Quarterly News Digest
The quarterly news digest, Entitlement, is now available for download. In this edition, Title Research showcase their specialist services and feature an industry opinion piece from Caroline Bielanska which discusses whether legal professionals can do more to safeguard against the abuse of LPAs. Lastly, discover how Title Research were instructed on an intestacy which ultimately […]
Living Wills and the case of Brenda Grant
It has recently been reported that the family of Brenda Grant received compensation from the NHS in respect of the way in which Brenda had been treated prior to her death.
Hospital trust “failed to act in accordance with deceased’s advanced directive”
The family of a woman who was kept alive against her will have received a payout of £45,000.
Law Society issue warning over scam email
The Law Society has warned that any emails purporting to be them regarding ‘Find a Solicitor’ profiles should be treated with caution.
