Happy birthday to us! The SWW has turned 24.
In April 1994 the Society of Will Writers was formed to provide support to members and protection to clients of SWW members. 24 years later we are still here, still providing support to members and still protecting our member’s clients – just on a far bigger scale.
Provider calls for stronger regulation in the funeral planning sector
A funeral services provider has called for stronger regulation in the funeral planning sector.
SRA issue scam warning over abandoned funds emails
The Solicitors Regulation Authority have issued an alert to professionals and the public over fraudulent emails regarding abandoned funds.
Well known TV host dies aged 62
Well known TV host and radio presenter Dale Winton has died.
Pensions dashboard should be able to handle high consumer demand
A technology provider has said that the pension dashboard could face requests from up to 15 million consumers when it goes live and should be built with this in mind.
Almost half of over 55s concerned that pension won’t cover retirement
Recent research has found that a fifth of those aged 55 or over feel financially worse off than they had anticipated.
Equity release lending up 120% since 2016
Recent data has revealed that UK equity release lending has more than doubled over the last two years.
Life expectancy pessimism could lead to retirement income shortfall
Recent research has revealed that people are increasingly underestimating how long they will live, resulting in a financial shortfall in later life.
RNRB and discretionary trusts
With the residence nil rate band (RNRB) seeing an uplift earlier this month, it’s now more important than ever to ensure that your clients are made aware of their eligibility.
Legal Eye Expertise enhanced by new GDPR consultant
Legal Eye are pleased to introduce specialist GDPR consultant Marcus Allen.
Research reveals extent of retirement housing demand
Recent research from Knight Frank suggests that the current supply of retirement housing paired with the ageing population indicate a serious undersupply of age-appropriate homes.
How can you ensure clients use you when looking for a Will writer?
With the Willwriting sector growing on a daily basis, the number of professionals entering the market is continually going up.
Loneliness in Business
Reading an article in this month’s FSB magazine First Voice, which highlighted the late Joe Cox and her belief and drive in the need for everyone to be involved in tackling loneliness, prompted me to reflect on what the Society means for its members. I have been in business for over 30 years and being […]
Challenging Wills and Other Claims to the Estate: an Update
We are delighted to welcome Mark Baxter from 5 Stone Buildings who will be presenting the next instalment of Certainty Expert Webinars.
CTTC Ltd recognised for industry leading knowledge in the legal sector
Earlier this year, Countrywide Tax & Trust Corporation Ltd (CTTC Ltd) were chosen to feature in the 2018 publication of The Parliamentary Review, Law & Justice Edition, alongside Prime Minister Theresa May, Joe Egan, and the Chairman of the Review Sir Eric Pickles. Our Company was recognised as a leading figure in the industry due […]
Regulator to pursue plans to open ‘safe spaces’ for innovative firms
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has stated that its going forward with plans to create a ‘safe space’ for law firms wishing to innovate.
Government issues public advice on making a charitable donation safely
The Charity Commission have released public guidance to help ensure consumers donate to charities safely.
Pension wealth drops for 25-34 year olds as auto-enrolment boosts take-up
New analysis has revealed that those aged between 25 and 34 have seen pension wealth fall between 2010-12 and 2014-16.
Intestacy? Let the search be the judge of that
Outlined below are two case studies following Certainty Will Searches last week where the estates were ‘believed’ to be intestate and the solicitors involved provided polar opposite advice to their clients.
Savings limit for Welsh residential care rises
People in Wales will now be able to retain up to £40,000 of their savings before having to pay for their care home.
