On 5th June 2019 associate solicitor Andrew Chandler of mfg Solicitors LLP, newly appointed sponsors of the IPW, and Gavin McLeod barrister of St Philips Chambers, will be attending the IPW North West regional meeting to Read More
The twenty-first century has seen the popularity of the family business diminish; losing its popularity to corporate conglomerates residing in modern buildings with shiny interactive desks. To a large extent, the Victorian values of the Read More
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched a full in-depth market inquiry into the funerals sector following concerns over high price rises, a lack of transparency in the industry and exploitation of vulnerable consumers. Read More
Specialist risk and compliance business Legal Eye will run a seminar for lawyers to find out more about the upcoming changes to the SRA Handbook and Code of Conduct. Held at the offices of JLT Read More
A YouGov survey has revealed that 44% of over-50s have changed their Will several times due to the complexities of modern family relationships. Law firm Winckworth Sherwood, who commissioned the study, found that people typically Read More
The country’s most recognisable broadcast journalist, Jennie Bond, is ecstatic about returning to host the second British Wills and Probate Awards again, alongside founders, Today’s Wills and Probate and headline sponsor Arken.legal (Read More
Risk management solution provider, Lawyer Checker is hosting an exclusive and informative webinar on why cyber security should start in the boardroom and not just be the responsibility of the IT department alone. The National Read More
Despite the slight increase in the uptake of Will creations in UK adults, the majority of UK families could still be faced with unnecessary Inheritance Tax (IHT) bills. According to a recent report, conducted by Read More
The new Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) Standards and Regulations will allow solicitors to work in non-regulated practices, carrying the title ‘solicitor’. The handbook has been extensively re-written to provide a shorter set of rules, with Read More
The UK’s reluctance to consider its mortality and protect the express wishes of the deceased has long-been documented. In 2018, it was reported that only 46% of the adult population had made an up-to-date will. Whilst Read More
Being a successful Estate Planning Adviser can only be achieved if you have the ability to give the best risk-free advice to your clients. At Countrywide, it is our firm belief that best advice can Read More
A recent Court of Protection case has highlighted the difficulty in clearly defining a marriage when one partner loses capacity. Whilst the case may have been overshadowed by the presiding Judge’s comments concerning the ‘Read More
Cyber attacks aimed at UK businesses and charity organisations appear to be decreasing. However, businesses that are targeted and attacked appear vulnerable to repeated threats. According to the Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2019, released by the Read More
For every £1 that was accessed by the UK population over 55-years-old through a pension scheme, 50p of housing wealth was withdrawn via equity release products. Equity release has enjoyed huge annual increases over the last Read More
In 2018 Treethorpe were approached to be Headline Sponsors at the inaugural National Paralegal Awards; an event organised by the Professional Paralegal Register. The event itself took place on Friday 29th March 2019, at the May Fair Read More
Fraser and Fraser has scooped the prestigious Paralegal Business of the Year Award at the National Paralegal Awards 2019. The genealogy and international probate research specialist fought off fierce competition to take the honours in this Read More
JC Lawyers has achieved the Legal Eye Quality Standard in recognition of its proactive and robust approach to risk management. Lawyers at the Ashbourne-based firm are property specialists and as such are regulated by the Read More
On 29th March 2019, 200 people gathered together at The May Fair Hotel in London for a glamorous gala dinner to celebrate the achievements of Paralegals from across the UK. This is the first awards to take Read More
An estimated £105 million of cryptocurrency belonging to investors has been lost following the death of a cryptocurrency exchange company boss. Gerald Cotten died suddenly aged 30 in December 2018 after suffering complications arising from Crohn’s disease Read More
With the average cost of a funeral now standing at £4,271, families are struggling to find the money to arrange for their loved ones’ burial or cremation. The Competition and Markets Authority launched a market study Read More