Government confirm cold-calling ban will not apply to introducers
The government has today confirmed that the Financial Guidance and Claims Bill will not apply to introducers.
40% surge in power of attorney investigations spark abuse concerns
Recent data has revealed that investigations into the actions of deputies and attorneys have grown by over 40% over the past year.
Chair of Equity Release Council makes key appearance at collaborative Roundtable
Today’s Conveyancer and Today’s Wills and Probate were excited to be hosting their first collaborative Roundtable, with a focus on a key opportunity for legal professionals across both sectors.
Supermen Webinar 43 – The Mastery of Trust Management
Including how equity release can be completed on a property held in Trust
Why should you be part of a Willwriting community?
One of the best things about being part of a community is that you have the freedom to decide how you want to benefit.
Categories revealed for the British Wills and Probate Awards
Today, we’re pleased to reveal the award categories for The British Wills and Probate Awards, set to be a celebration of the sector that’s brand new for 2018.
Today’s Wills and Probate Announces New Partnership
Warwickshire based Meridian Private Client LLP has become the latest business to partner with Today’s Wills and Probate.
SWW undertakes research into Funeral Planning
In light of the recent news that Funeral Planning and Pre-paid funeral plans are to undergo scrutiny, evaluation and possible reform through regulation, the SWW has decided to undertake some research to better understand the market.
SRA proposals could “create unnecessary complexity and confusion”
The Law Society has responded to news that the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) wants to push ahead with rule changes that will create different tiers of regulation within the solicitor profession.
New CEO revealed by Law Society of England and Wales
The Law Society has announced the appointment of Paul Tennant as its CEO.
SRA confirms price publication plans
The areas of law under which law firms will be required to publish prices has been expanded by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA).
Regulatory Reforms announced by SRA
A package of reforms created to provide law firms and solicitors with greater flexibility has been finalized by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA).
New service can inform financial institutions of death in single step
The launch of a new service aims to help relieve pressure from grieving families when notifying organisations of a loved one’s death.
The SRA’s Looking to the Future Consultations
We are delighted to welcome this month’s speaker Helen Glaze from Legal Eye to the next instalment of Certainty Expert Webinars.
Pensions Dashboard “ready for 15 million consumers”
A technology provider has successfully scale tested its pension dashboard solution to handle expected usage by 15 million consumers when live.
Social care sector crisis grows
Senior council officials have warned that social care services for vulnerable adults in certain parts of the country are on the brink of collapse.
Key legal charity supports wills & probate solicitors in times of crisis
A legal charity is re-positioning its place in the industry to reach out to wills & probate practitioners who are suffering silently within the workplace.
Report suggests Retirees reluctant to spend pension wealth
New research has revealed that older people are less likely to spend money impulsively.
Frodsham Firm complete 34 mile walk in aid of charity
A Frodsham Firm have successfully walked the arduous 34 mile/55 kilometre Sandstone Trail in aid of OPAL Services in just one day.
Welsh government pushes for separate Wales jurisdiction
The Welsh Government has stated that dedicated Welsh courts and judges with expertise in the law of Wales are required in order to form a separate jurisdiction from England.
