Pension freedom fraudsters target almost one in ten
New research has revealed that almost one in ten over-55s have been the target of a fraudster since the pension freedoms were launched.
Underestimating life expectancy could impact later life saving
Those born between the mid 1960’s and early 1980’s are underestimating their life expectancy by around ten years.
Expansion continues for large Trust Corporation with key appointment
As previously reported, Taylor Rose TTKW (Lichfield Office) together with Philips Trust Corporation have been celebrating their recent acquisition of the assets and database of The Will Writing Company (TWC) and the Family Trust Corporation (FTC).
1 in 3 pension pot investors doing so for first time
Recent research has revealed that of the retirees investing their pension pot, for a third, it is the first time.
Professional accreditations – the IPW badge of honour
How being an IPW member helps to immediately establish trust with potential clients and encourages them to buy from you The fear of being ‘ripped off’ is deeply embedded in the British psyche.
The Residence Nil Rate Band and the modified Discretionary Trust that qualifies for the RNRB
April 2017 saw the introduction of the Residence Nil Rate Band (RNRB); an additional Inheritance Tax allowance for deaths on or after 6th April 2017. The RNRB available amount increases yearly. With a further increase to the RNRB effective from April 2018 it is even more important to ensure that your clients are aware of […]
Wall v Munday – Case Focus
The recent appeal case of Wall v Munday [2018] EWHC 879 (Ch) has provided a useful update in relation to properties co-owned as both joint tenants and tenants in common. Bryan Wall and Christine Munday married in 1969 and divorced in 1974. During that marriage, they bought a house (7 Wellsmoor Gardens) as joint tenants. […]
Today’s Wills and Probate – fourth Roundtable coming up this month!
The fourth Today’s Wills and Probate Professional Roundtable is happening next week, and preparations are already well underway.
Will we see you at the Solicitors for the Elderly National Conference 2018?
Solve Legal Marketing, owners of Today’s Wills and Probate are very excited to announce their sponsorship of the SFE National Conference in June later this year.
Meridian Private Client LLP brings on board a new specialist trust and probate litigation team
Meridian Private Client LLP is pleased to announce the arrival of a specialist contentious trusts and probate team.
How to talk to customers … and stay compliant
By now your email inboxes, letterboxes and social media feeds will be chock-a-block with organisations outlining the changes they’ve made to their privacy notices and policies, as well as requesting your consent to continue to send you marketing information.
Fraud allegations trigger investigation into financial advice firm
A criminal investigation has been launched into an advice firm following allegations of fraudulent activity.
Solicitor Who Specialised In Protecting Elderly Clients jailed for wilful neglect
A solicitor who specialised in protecting elderly clients has been jailed for the wilful neglect of her own mother.
South of England law firm announces more than 30 per cent turnover growth
Coffin Mew has emerged as one of the fastest-growing law firms in the South of England, announcing more than 30 per cent growth in turnover since its merger with Charles Lucas & Marshall little more than a year ago.
44% of tenants over 50 take drastic measures to pay rent
A new report reveals that almost half a million people in England over the age of 50 have to pay unaffordable rents. The research from the National Housing Federation found that 44% of this group in the private rented sector have had to take drastic measures in order to stump up for the cost of […]
Reader question – What to include in your company’s Wills Register?
In response to a question from a Today’s Wills and Probate reader we’ve asked the experts what important information should be recorded in a company’s Wills Register? There’s the obvious – date written, date removed etc – but what guidance is there on what else to include? And would the content recorded on the register […]
