Will Aid to celebrate 30 years of changing lives with big push towards its best ever year
An initiative which raises money for charity whilst targeting the 51% of Britons who don’t have a will is hoping its 30th year will be the best ever – and is today urging more and more legal firms to sign up and pledge their time as it officially launches this year’s campaign.
New Trustees to be emailed guidance pack
New guidance which aims to help new trustees gain a better understanding of their role has been released by the Charity Commission.
Feedback sought on Inheritance Tax as Call for Evidence and Survey released
The Office of Tax Simplification has released a call for evidence and online survey to gather views on Inheritance Tax.
Cab-rank burial policy ruled as unlawful
The ‘cab rank’ burials policy adopted by a coroner in north London has been ruled as unlawful by the High Court.
Total ban on cold-calling unlikely as finance bill passes to House of Lords
The imposition of a complete ban on cold calling has almost certainly been passed by the government.
GDPR can be good for you
Dominic Cullis from the GDPR Academy explains that, despite the scare-mongering, GDPR can be a positive benefit for your business if you are prepared.
Introducing UK Share Sales: our new fast track service
Title Research is excited to announce its UK share sale fast track service.
Countrywide Group Talks: Flexible Life Interest Trusts (‘FLITs’)
As ‘Best Practice Representative’ in the inaugural Law & Justice edition of the Parliamentary Review, Countrywide Tax & Trust Corporation Ltd and its experts embark on presenting next month’s webinar based on Flexible Life Interest Trusts (‘FLITs’).
Devastavit: the legal pitfalls for executors
Being an executor can be a huge responsibility. Probate law in England and Wales is notoriously tricky to navigate at the best of times, and executors can and will be held responsible for anything that goes wrong.
What’s the best way to boost Will Writing enquiries?
It’s no secret that the Wills and Probate market is growing.
Pensioner homes should cover cost of social care
The head of the NHS has said that the homes of pensioners should cover social care costs rather than taxing those of working age.
Lawyer Checker Launch OnDMARC
Lawyer Checker is pleased to be launching a new product to help legal professionals effectively secure their firm’s email.
Government called to double pension advice allowance
The government has been called to double the tax exemption for pension advice arranged by employers.
New guidance on penalties for tax evasion enablers issued by HMRC
New guidance on penalties for enablers of defeated tax avoidance has been issued by HM Revenue & Customs.
Over half of retirees concerned about the cost of care
Recent research has revealed that more than half (57%) of retirees are concerned about the cost of elderly care and lack of funding.
89% of lowest income pensioners own their own home
Recent research has found that the UK pensioners with the lowest income have among the greatest levels of homeownership.
Law Society releases guidance on GDPR
The Law Society has released a guide for law firms on the soon to be implemented General Data Protection Regulation.
Would flat-rate pension reform boost self-employed retirement saving?
A recent report suggests that reforming the pension system to offer a flat-rate could help address low levels of retirement saving for those who are self-employed.
What’s the best way to stay engaged in the Wills and Probate sector?
If you’re a professional in the Wills and Probate sector and feel isolated, you’re not alone.
Supermen Webinar 41 FLITs, IIPs and the Flexible Family Trust
Topics covered: We all strive to give our clients best advice, so why advise a Flexible Life Interest Trust for your clients? • When FLIT falls FLAT on its face • Potential loss of the RNRB • No future flexibility in choosing which beneficiary should be “used” The solution is the Countrywide Flexible Family Trust: […]
