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 Read More
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), Read More
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 Read More
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 Read More
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. Read More
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 Read More
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 Read More
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 Read More
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 Read More
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 Read More
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 Read More
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 Read More
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) Read More
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 Read More
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 Read More
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 Read More
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 Read More
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 Read More
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 Read More
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 Read More