Draft plans released by the Law Society Group could mean that practising certificates fees could be the same in 2018-19 as those this year.Read More
It’s been confirmed by the Treasury that the cold-calling ban has been delayed.Read More
The first couple of groups of IPW members have now ‘graduated’ from the marketing planning workshops offered in partnership with Solve Legal Marketing.Read More
New research has revealed a significant attitudinal difference between generations in regard to using property wealth to support later life financial stability.Read More
Recent research has revealed that 34% of those aged between 25 and 45 are counting on an inheritance to help them out financially in later life.Read More
Continuing to expand their team, TSF are pleased to announce the appointment of their newest member.Read More
Why are Law firms uncertain about offering equity release advice?
Despite rising consumer demand for both products and advice in equity release, for law firms, it remains a niche market.Read More
Arken.legal’s story is one of ambition, innovation and a passion for delivering a product which addresses the issues faced by estate planners on a daily basis; and unsurprisingly, it’s difficult to do Read More
We are delighted to announce that one of the country’s most recognisable broadcast journalists, Jennie Bond, will be hosting The British Wills and Probate Awards 2018.Read More
Countrywide’s Probate Preservation Plus Trust (PPPT) has solved all of the problems that afflict “standard” Asset Protection Trusts… but what about the final one:Read More
The Public Guardian Allan Eccles has said that its online deputy reporting tool could be available to professionals as early as this summer. Read More
A consultation has been launched by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), proposing a number of measures to protect consumer pension pots.Read More
Recent data has revealed that the first quarter of the year saw the mortality rate in England reach its highest point since 2009.Read More
The Court of Appeal has today rejected the judicial review of Noel Conway who is seeking the right to have his life ended with medical assistance.Read More
A joint report from the Housing, Communities and Local Government and Health and Social Care Committees calls for a sustainable funding solution for adult social care.Read More
Alan Eccles, the public Guardian, said at the Solicitors for the Elderly conference last week that guidance would shortly be forthcoming on investments in the form of a practice note.Read More
A consultation has been launched today detailing plans to improve the powers of the Pensions Regulator as well as increase the protections for defined benefit scheme members.Read More
The Law Commission has this week issued an update on its latest programme of reform.Read More
A national advice firm is urging the Government to extend the advice allowance for pensions to those who are self-employed.Read More
Recent figures show that the total amount of equity released in May 2018 was up 5.8% month-on-month.Read More