Aretha Franklin’s family are in a bitter feud over the legitimacy of handwritten wills being recently found and the current handling of her estate. Despite Franklin dying intestate last summer, it seemingly appeared at Read More
The Office of the Public Guardian’s (OPG) 2019-2020 business plan sets out its transformation programme called ‘OPG 2025’ which proposes to change the way they provide their services which includes launching paperless Lasting Powers of Read More
After we reached out for feedback from our advisors about how the Countrywide Legacy Will Clarity Package has impacted their businesses, we were truly overwhelmed with the sheer volume of positive feedback we have received! Read More
North West law firm, Bell Lamb and Joynson Solicitors puts cyber security top of their agenda after successfully being presented with Cyber Essentials certification through accredited assessor, Practical Vision Network. The approachable firm recognises the Read More
The retirees of tomorrow are less likely to look upon their property as an inheritance they will pass on after they die. According to the Equity Release Council’s report, ‘Beyond bricks and mortar: the Read More
Q1 Mortality Rates Drop Significantly Below Five-Year Average
Deaths registered in the opening quarter of 2019 have significantly decreased by 14% since the same period in 2018. The 134,337 deaths registered in the opening quarter of 2019 represented 5,497 fewer deaths than the five-year average. As the current figure Read More
The Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill was introduced to the House of Commons last week. Once the Bill is enacted, those within failing marriages will be able to divorce without having to blame their partner. Read More
– As the deadline for PPI claims looms ever closer, personal representatives need to be vigilant in checking whether such claims exist in estates they are administering, say genealogists and international probate researchers Fraser and Fraser – Read More
A table tennis coach is fighting over a £2 million inheritance after his Aunt left her entire fortune to a neighbour. The award-winning coach, Derek Seager and his brother Ian claim that James De Jong used Read More
Certainty Expert Webinars presents Tim Farmer, TSF Consultants We are delighted to welcome back Tim Farmer from TSF Consultants who will be presenting the next Certainty Expert Webinar. Tim will be exploring the FCA definition Read More
As the preferred lifetime trust provider for the Institute of Professional Will Writers, we support a host of great estate planning firms. As part of our expansion plans, we want to hear from and work Read More
HM Courts and Tribunal Services (HMCTS) will be holding an online event on probate reform next month. The forum, which is aimed at legal professionals making applications for a grant of probate, will take place Read More
Legal Firm Simpson Millar, with offices across England and Wales, has recently announced the appointment of Sarah Ryan as the new head of private client department, which also sees her join the firm’s senior Read More
2019 marks 20 years since the notable Evans v Westcombe case concluded in court. The case is an example of how missing beneficiaries can reappear at a later date and highlights how insurance can protect estates from Read More
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) became law in May 2018. Data security is extremely serious as failure to comply could have major consequences for your firm – with the bottom line being it could cost your Read More
In the past year legacy income has increased by 10%, exceeding £3 billion for the first time. Whilst many were concerned that legacy income would struggle until a definitive Brexit outcome is reached, 2017’s total of £2.8 billion Read More
We are delighted to officially welcome Head of Business Development of Moneypenny, Claire Smith to the judging panel for the upcoming exclusive British Wills and Probate Awards, which is brought to you by Today’s Read More
Wills and Probate Firms’ Communications Transformed by AI Powered Digital
Leading outsourced communications provider, Moneypenny, has launched a new AI powered switchboard that the company promises will revolutionise communications within the sector. The innovative platform was designed following increased demand from law firms for technologies Read More
A cabbie, based in East Sussex, who claimed a regular passenger had bequeathed him everything in his Will following his death, was overturned by the Court. Dean Hughes, 34, alleges Gary Mendez, 57, said he was leaving Read More
…It’s time for e-signature to rise! Have you ever considered just how much technology has grown over the past two decades? We used to search phone books to find someone’s number or had Read More