Parental Rights Of Children Lacking Capacity Transitioning To Adulthood
Helping a loved one lacking mental capacity can be extremely difficult both emotionally and legally. In order to protect the individual, any person making decisions on their behalf needs the appropriate legal documentation before their decisions are considered. For a parent raising a child lacking capacity, the law has always worked alongside them and given […]
Inheritance Disputes: Cohabitant Awarded Life Interest Instead Of Capital Award
A 65 year old man has been awarded a life interest in the proceeds of sale of his late partner’s home in a recent inheritance dispute case. In the recent case of Banfield v Campbell (2018), Andrew Banfield made a claim for reasonable financial provision from the estate of Sarah Campbell (“the Deceased”). Mr Banfield’s […]
Role of Will Writer in Assessing Capacity
The role of the legal service provider in assessing capacity has been a long standing debate in the profession, especially concerning Wills and probate issues that generally provide services to more vulnerable individuals. During the second Wills and Probate Roundtable, the concept of how a firm establishes their threshold of understanding for clients and the issue […]
Register For Title Research’s Free CPD webinar
Register for Title Research’s free CPD webinar – Mergers and acquisitions: when UK shareholdings become US shareholdings Don’t miss this free CPD webinar on Wednesday 3rd of October at 12:00PM. Title Research’s asset repatriation specialist, Katie Butterfield, will explain everything there is to know about the impact of mergers and acquisitions on estates. Katie will […]
Certainty Now Have Cross-Border Will Search Capability
In addition to searching in England and Wales, Certainty the National Will Register now provides the capability to search law firms and Will writers to see if a Will exists in Scotland and Northern Ireland. How does this help me? You may be distributing an estate where the deceased lived in England or Wales but […]
By Popular Demand – Exclusive Video of Martin Holdsworth
Exclusive video of Martin Holdsworth delivering “top tips” on how Will instruction takers can minimise the risk of Inheritance Disputes Countrywide Tax & Trust Corporation Ltd hold a successful series of monthly free webinars where their experts cover topical subjects relevant to the industry. Typically recordings of these webinars are exclusively available for Countrywide Members […]
Intestate Family Feuds: A case study
In a messy case involving a deceased man, who died intestate, a son has accused his estranged family of withdrawing the information that his father had died. Shockingly, John Steele only found out that his father, William, had died fourteen months after the funeral had taken place. John, 55, instigated legal proceedings with the desire […]
IPW Chairman talks of IPW benefits, industry Cowboys and how to ensure quality standards
Considering the recent announcements of an overwhelmingly positive customer satisfaction survey and the CTSI Approval renewal, it is not surprising that membership is increasing, and more people are using IPW members for their legal service requirements. Dennis Gardener, Chairman of IPW and ISPW, has taken the time out of his seven day per week schedule […]
Solicitor Cleared of Lacking Integrity and Dishonesty Concerning Will Bequest
The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal have cited Wingate and Ivey to clear a solicitor accused of lacking integrity and acting dishonestly after he accepted bequests in clients’ wills. Matthew Beach, former manager of Wills Chandler Beach in Hampshire, made a number of errors after some of his clients had amended their wills and made gifts to […]
The Difficulty in Recruiting and Retaining Talented Legal Service Providers
With the imminent arrival of price transparency and the need to highlight an expert staff and superior services, the importance of retaining skilled talent has never been more vital. Recent surveys suggest that there is a shortage of candidates looking to take up a career as a conveyancer. Furthermore, there is a growing skills gap […]
Awards Shortlist for ‘Probate Provider of the Year’
A key date in the diary, The British Wills and Probate Awards are excited to officially announce the shortlist for the ‘Probate Provider of the Year’ category for the upcoming event on 18th October 2018. The expert Judges of the awards received exceptional nominees for this category and were put to the test to whittle […]
Equity Release Beginning to Dominate in Later Life Planning
The recent Autumn 2018 Equity Release Market Report has found that there has been a staggering 81% increase in equity release from H1 in 2016 to H1 in 2018. Among reasons including improved social care and helping family, improved product choice has also been considered an attributing factor to the upsurge in the use of […]
Holiday let given Business Property Relief in landmark case
The executors of the late Grace Joyce Graham have won a case against HMRC in claiming that the holiday property she owned was actually a business and should be entitled to business property relief (BPR) The decade long saga between HMRC and owners of furnished holiday lets has been dealt a defining blow recently with […]
Trust schemes that protect against care fees considered a scam
The rising cost of care fees, inheritance tax and an uncertain financial climate caused by Brexit confusion is creating a lot of anxiety for an ageing generation with property. The thought of losing the asset a family work so hard for, to pay for care fees, has motivated a lot of people to use financial […]
Awards Shortlist for ‘Innovation of the Year’
The British Wills and Probate Awards are excited to finally announce the shortlist for the ‘Innovation of the Year’ category for the upcoming event on 18th October 2018. The Judges of the awards ceremony were confronted with the difficult task of deciding who should be shortlisted for this category, following an abundance of great entrants. […]
Phillips Trust Corporation Proudly Launch New Website
Having started Phillips Trust Corporation in 2017 and enjoying a sustained year of growth, the company associates desired to improve their online presence that could lead to increased levels of converted enquiries. Solve Legal were contacted because of their expert knowledge in web design and marketing that could help renew and refresh their digital presence. […]
Report Claims Law Firms Are Ignoring Potential Clients For Days
In a time when regulatory reforms are creating an increasingly competitive and hostile environment, it is shocking that some law firms are ignoring potential enquiries. The recent research, by Insight6, a customer experience expert, sought mystery shoppers and asked them to make contact with fifty law firms through their websites and phone systems. The mystery […]
Why put your reputation on the line?
Does YOUR legal document drafting Software offer you and your clients PROTECTION? Countrywide Legacy makes protecting you and your clients a priority with our brand new Client Disclaimer! We understand that the decisions your client make in relation to their Estate Planning are based on what they believe best suits them and their family. Our […]
Your Marketing Strategy – Are You Failing To Plan?
It’s no secret that marketing is the best way of getting your practice noticed. Whether you’re well established within the sector or are just starting out, developing a marketing plan is the most effective way of boosting client enquiries for any business, will writing and estate planning firms included. Whilst most professionals are aware of the […]
Mac Miller’s untimely death at 26 highlights importance of making a will
Mac Miller, American Rapper who died of a suspected drug overdose on September 7th, has left his fortune to his family according to his Will. The Will named parents Karen Meyer and Mark McCormack along with his brother Miller McCormack as the main beneficiaries to his estate. They will inherit all assets, including his money, […]
