Technology, Legal Service Access And The Impact On Vulnerable People
In recent years, legal technology has grown exponentially with AI integrations, automated services, fully online legal services and the increase in electronic signatures changing the way consumers receive legal services. Whilst technology is widening the access of legal services, how safe is this digital migration for vulnerable people? A Solicitors for the Elderly (SFE) led […]
Arken Supports Prestigious Industry Awards Ceremony For Second Year Running
A leader in software solutions for the legal services industry, Arken.legal (UK) Ltd are extremely proud to be supporting the upcoming prestigious British Wills and Probate Awards for the second year running, which is brought to you by Today’s Wills and Probate. As headline sponsor, Arken.legal (UK) Ltd are delighted to be a part of […]
Guardcover Sponsors Probate Provider of the Year Category
Guardcover is excited to be a part of the second upcoming prestigious British Wills and Probate Awards, which is brought to you by Today’s Wills and Probate, alongside headline sponsor, Arken.legal (UK) Ltd, a leader in software solutions for the legal services. Leading insurance experts, Guardcover are honoured to be supporting the awards by sponsoring […]
Interim Report Suggests Overhaul Of Reserved Legal Activities
A diverse set of suggested reforms into legal services will look to increase the role of the Legal Ombudsman (LeO), widen the forms of regulatory entry to include unregulated practitioners and rethink reserved legal activities. The interim ‘Independent Review of Legal Services Regulation,’ completed by the Centre for Ethics at University College London and chaired […]
Lasting Power Of Attorney Refund Scheme Loses Momentum
Less than a quarter of those entitled to a claim a refund from the Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) refund scheme have been refunded their over payment. Up to 16th September, the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) had handled 223,759 refunds with 84% of all applications approved and refunded, according to a freedom of […]
Quarter Of Homeowners Funding Social Care With Home Equity
Almost a quarter of home owners are planning to use the equity in their homes to fund their care costs in later life. 24% of unretired homeowners would prefer to use the equity in their homes than deplete their pension pot when looking to fund the costs associated with old age. The research also indicated […]
HMCTS £1Bn Court Reform Facing Significant Delays
HM Courts and Tribunals Service’s (HMCTS) ambitious £1bn reform programme which plans to overhaul, modernise and improve the court system is falling behind schedule with concerns over access to justice. A watchdog has revealed that almost 80 more courts in England and Wales face closure under a transformation scheme. With the HMCTS already three years […]
Third Of Brits Believe Wills Are Just For The Wealthy
New research issued by Remember A Charity during their Remember A Charity in Your Will Week revealed almost a third (30%) believed that they only need to make a Will if they are very rich. Last week’s campaign sought to encourage everyone to have a Will in place and to consider leaving a gift to […]
Countdown To The British Wills And Probate Awards 2019
The excitement and anticipation is slowly building, as we’re only 1 month away from the prestigious British Wills and Probate Awards 2019. The sold-out event, which is taking place at the Belfry Hotel and Resort in Birmingham, will crown the cream of the crop in the Wills and Probate sector. We have seen a significant […]
Is Your Estate Planning Business Fool Proof? Or Are You Simply Fooling Yourself?
Are you holding your business back because you’re set in your ways? Staff training across sectors is difficult to effectively manage because of gaps in knowledge from person to person and the fact that everybody learns at different rates. What does this mean for Will writing firms? Mistakes are often inevitable. So now what can YOU do to ensure that […]
Deputy Steals £150k From Vulnerable Cousin
A grandmother abused a position of trust and stole £150k from her cousin who had cerebral palsy. Wendy Davies, 76, from Powys was appointed as a deputy by The Court of Protection to manage the financial affairs of John Pugh who suffers from severe learning difficulties. Davies stole £5,000 a month from Mr Pugh’s account […]
Countrywide Legacy Sponsors Solicitor Firm of the Year
Countrywide Legacy is delighted to be a part of the second upcoming prestigious British Wills and Probate Awards, which is brought to you by Today’s Wills and Probate, alongside headline sponsor, Arken.legal (UK) Ltd, a leader in software solutions for the legal services. Providing innovative bespoke legal document drafting software throughout the UK, Countrywide Legacy […]
Applying For Probate And Effective Estate Administration
In November 2018, the Government announced its intentions to spend over £1 billion in reforming HM Courts and Tribunals Services. The Government claimed the changes would create a ‘modern system for administering justice’. Rolling out a number of digital services was amongst HMCTS’ initial plans; this included fully automating divorce and probate applications. In March […]
Currency Index Webinar Available To Watch
Last week, Today’s Wills and Probate collaborated with foreign exchange specialist, Currency Index, to bring executors within firms an exclusive and enlightening webinar on how they can protect and preserve the value of their clients’ estates substantially. If you missed the webinar, it’s available to view here. Driven mainly by technological innovation, globalisation is firmly […]
First UK Comparison Site For Legal Services Backs Industry Awards
The Law Superstore is thrilled to be a part of the second upcoming prestigious British Wills and Probate Awards, which is brought to you by Today’s Wills and Probate, alongside headline sponsor, Arken.legal (UK) Ltd, a leader in software solutions for the legal services. Savvy innovators, The Law Superstore are proud to be supporting the […]
Is There An Increase In Attorneys Abusing Their Clients’ Finances?
Figures released recently by the Office of the Public Guardian (England and Wales) (OPG) showed reports of concern at a higher level than ever before, and specifically, more claims than ever before about attorneys abusing their donor’s finances. The reflex conclusion is – there is an increase in the amount of abuse, but is this […]
Robert Sanderson Joins The Practical Vision Network As Managing Director
The Practical Vision Network is proud to announce the appointment of Robert Sanderson, as Managing Director of the Group. The acquisition of Robert undoubtedly strengthens the senior leadership team and highlights the exciting journey the Group is ready to take. Robert started his legal career in the practice area of Wills, Trusts, Tax and Probate […]
Executor Solutions Supports Industry Excellence At Exclusive Awards Ceremony
Executor Solutions are delighted to be supporting the second upcoming prestigious British Wills and Probate Awards, which is brought to you by Today’s Wills and Probate, alongside headline sponsor, Arken.legal (UK) Ltd, a leader in software solutions for the legal services. Executor Solutions are thrilled to be a part of the awards by sponsoring the […]
Introducing The Autumn Edition Of Entitlement From Title Research
The autumn edition of Entitlement, Title Research’s quarterly news digest, is now available for legal professionals to download completely free of charge. Entitlement is a digital magazine produced by the genealogy and asset repatriation specialists, Title Research. It is released every quarter and features informative and insightful articles, all written by experts in the legal […]
Private Client Solicitor Struck Off For Acting Dishonestly And Without Integrity
A solicitor has been struck off the roll of solicitors for failing to properly advise his clients after a number of them collectively bequeathed him in excess of £400,000 over a four-year period. Between January 2011 and November 2016, Jonathan Leslie Horner, was found guilty of acting dishonestly and without integrity after preparing wills for […]
