Conservative MP Dominic Grieve is advocating a new law which would make CCTV cameras compulsory in care homes. The MP for Beaconsfield will apply for a debate and wants this to be one of the Read More
In September 2018, Certainty the National Will Register will be launching a new and exciting opportunity for contentious probate solicitors. The Certainty Contentious Probate Hub & Certainty Contentious Probate Area. The aim of these new areas Read More
Families for Survival and Save the Age Ltd Earlier this week, two former trustees of Families for Survival and Save the Age Ltd were disqualified for their part in a million-pound benefit fraud scheme. Chowdhury Read More
A leading global provider of digital evidence management has filed a patent application to tie blockchain security to its software. Caselines – which is currently digitising trial bundles in the courts – has called on justice ministries Read More
Calls for increased LPA awareness due to expected rapid rise
According to Alzheimer’s Research – the UK’s leading dementia research charity – the number of people with dementia is projected to increase rapidly over the next several decades, mainly due to increases in life expectancy Read More
Care home boss convicted after stealing millions from pensioners
A care home boss in Southport has been convicted of multiple frauds after stealing millions of pounds from elderly residents. David Barton Senior has now been jailed for 21 years following the longest trial in the Read More
Care home boss convicted after stealing millions from pensioners
A care home boss in Southport has been convicted of multiple frauds after stealing millions of pounds from elderly residents. David Barton Senior has now been jailed for 21 years following the longest trial in the Read More
Collective defined contribution (CDC) schemes could signal a new era for the welfare state, and “transform the UK private pensions landscape” according to the Work and Pensions Committee’s latest report. The findings come following Read More
The Office for Legal Complaints (OLC), which oversees the Legal Ombudsman (LeO), has today presented its Annual Report and Accounts 2017-18 to Parliament. LeO accepted 7,527 legal complaints in the 2017-18 financial year. This rose from 7,223 Read More
Countrywide Legacy has been written and built by our team of experts and barristers to not only draft legal documents, but also assist in running your whole business more efficiently. Having spent so many years Read More
Most people are fed up with GDPR. But, with hefty fines for non-compliance it’s vital you know how to communicate with customers in this brave new world. Helping with this, Dave Newick, MD of Read More
This exciting event is brought to you by the publishers of Today’s Wills and Probate with well- known and respected journalist Jennie Bond as host. The awards are supported by many sponsors which we Read More
The Supreme Court ruled last month that the UK is discriminating against heterosexual couples who would prefer a civil partnership over getting married when it comes to formalising a relationship.Read More
There is plenty of software that will enable you to draft Wills and other associated legal documents but only one that is supported and endorsed by the Society of Will Writers. Sure Will Writer – Professional Read More
When advising clients in Will dispute cases, one of the common questions that we get asked is “do I have the right to see my family member’s Will?”Read More
We are thrilled to announce that Arken.legal, a leader in software solutions for the legal services industry, are the headline sponsors of the first ever British Wills and Probate Awards 2018. This glittering event, hosted Read More
Equity release expert, OneFamily Advice, has partnered with Finance Planning Group to extend its service and offer a broader range of retirement funding options. OneFamily Advice had earned a reputation for providing financial advice to Read More
A new report has revealed that less than half of adults in the UK have formalised their final wishes by writing a Will. Read More
The rule against double portions can apply when a donor leaves one of his children a portion of his estate under his Will then during his lifetime makes the same child a substantial gift.Read More
According to research by the Pensions Policy Institute, more than a quarter (28%) of retirees face decisions that could see them outlive their pension pot. This worrying news highlights that more needs to be done to Read More