How Can A Client Provide For Their Vulnerable Relative?
As part of the Women in Wills group, that is run through Today’s Wills and Probate, where industry peers share their knowledge. We wanted to share with you, the thoughts of Lynne Bradey, a Partner at Wrigleys Solicitors. One question that gets regularly posed to Lynne, is from family members – often parents – who […]
Introducing The British Wills & Probate Award’s Headline Sponsors: Arken.legal (UK) Ltd
The British Wills & Probate Awards has announced the important decision to return for its third year, despite the uncertainty of Coronavirus. Although plans for the Gala Dinner, scheduled for 22nd October 2020, have been put on hold until there is greater clarity from the Government on the nature of social distancing requirements post-lockdown, The British […]
Movers and Shakers – 22 May 2020
Here at Today’s Wills and Probate, we wanted to share with you the good news we’ve had within in the industry of professionals joining firms and those who have moved up the promotional ladder. This week we’ve seen the following announcements with regards to appointments and promotions: Rhiannon Coleman – left Roythornes Solicitors and joined […]
The “Stand Alone” Will Clarity Package Is LIVE!
We are all aware just how important it is to protect our clients wishes as set out in their Will, against the possibility of a future challenge. In light of this we strongly recommend using the Will Clarity package, effectively giving your client a voice after their demise. Best advice dictates that Will clarity statement […]
Conditional Fee Arrangement Case Study
The recently reported case of In Re: H (2020) EWHC 1134 (Fam) may well be of interest to practitioners who regularly act in claims brought under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 and, in particular, those who act in cases where the claimant is funding their claim by way of a Conditional […]
Bereavement Scheme Extended For NHS And Social Care Staff
Yesterday, an announcement by the Home Office revealed that the Bereavement Scheme was being extended to provide indefinite leave for families and dependants of social care workers and NHS support staff who sadly pass away due to the corona virus. The scheme was initially launched in April and provided the indefinite leave support for health […]
Webinar: An Overview Of Intestacy And Probate
On Wednesday 27th May at 1pm, Kings Court Trust’s Technical Manager, Nigel Merchant, will be hosting a webinar to provide you with an informative overview of intestacy and probate. Nigel will take this time to go over the basics, discussing the different types of intestacy and outlining the rules when it comes to entitlements. He will also talk […]
Free Webinar: The Estate Administration Timeline
On Wednesday 27th May at 12pm, Title Research’s Technical Manager, Simon Barber, will be hosting an informative webinar all about the estate administration timeline for legal professionals administering estates. The webinar will look at the challenges that you may face during the estate administration process and how they can be overcome. Simon will discuss the […]
Coffee Tycoon’s Widow Could Bankrupt Company
Angus McCallum-Toppin’s widow could destroy the AMT coffee chain, as the remaining partners fail to fulfill their financial duties to her. AMT is a coffee company that was set up in 1993 by Alexander and his sons Angus, Alistair and Allan. From one coffee cart outside Oxford’s Westgate shopping centre, their empire grew, and now […]
The Legal Industry During Lockdown & Beyond
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Changes To Organ Donation Means You Now Opt Out
Today, Wednesday 20 May 2020, a change to English law now determines that all adults will now be considered as organ donors when they die. This can only be changed if the person has opted out of organ donation or the deceased’s family intervenes. It is believed that this change in the law, named Max […]
Sentiment Survey Demonstrates Positivity In Sector
Last week, Today’s Wills and Probate launched it’s ‘Sentiment Survey‘ inviting readers to share their opinions on the impact the coronavirus crisis has had on their businesses. The survey ran for a week, and we want to thank the readers that took the time to submit their thoughts to us. Will writing practitioners are facing […]
Intestate Succession Needs Reform In Scotland
A Scottish Government consultation has revealed the need for reform with regards to intestate succession. The consultation, which ran for 12 weeks between February and March of this year, asked for a variety of views. One of the issues requiring opinions from those in the legal profession, was in relation to amending or changing the […]
Business Continuity During COVID-19 (Part 3): Releasing Lockdown
Business Continuity during COVID-19 (part 3): Releasing Lockdown – Wednesday 3rd June, 10-11am As we start to see lockdown measures easing and the potential return to the office, what do you need to consider? In this webinar, we will take a look at key drivers for both you and your staff. From agile working, new […]
Women In Wills Continues To Grow Under Lockdown
Despite all of the issues the last eight weeks of lockdown has thrown at us, it hasn’t prevented the Women in Will’s group growing in numbers. In fact, now it seems is the time more than ever to take a moment to have a ‘catch up’ with others in the industry. Women in Wills was […]
The National Will Register – Free Will Registration Month
Certainty the National Will Register are holding their annual Free Will Registration Month from Monday 18th May until Thursday 18th June. Providing law firms with the opportunity to register their Will Bank with Certainty the National Will Register completely free of charge, which provides many benefits to a law firm and their clients. Registering your […]
Lockdown Causes Probate Applications To Drop
The Government has revealed that applications for grants of probate have fallen by 50% since 23rd March 2020, the date the coronavirus lockdown began. On average, HM Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS) usually receive between 5,000-6,000 applications from both individuals and solicitors, but revealed that the restrictions placed on the public have prevented people from […]
92% Report Issues Obtaining Financial Information As Executor Or Deputy
During our latest webinar we polled all attendees asking them if they ever encountered difficulties when obtaining financial information as an Executor, Deputy or Attorney. A staggering 92% of respondents confirmed they had at one time or another encountered issues obtaining financial information. With 50% reporting issues occasionally, and 25% reporting they regularly experienced difficulties. […]
Taking Instructions Remotely
Coronavirus: Important Bulletin At The Society of Will Writers, we are keeping a close eye on how the situation with Coronavirus (Covid-19) develops and we understand the concern that this may cause to you, as well as the impact it is having with how businesses negotiate the ways in which they operate. It is likely […]
Be Kind To Yourself On World Mental Health Week
Today, Monday 18th May marks the beginning of Mental Health Awareness Week 2020, which is themed around acts of kindness. Following a celebrity death earlier in the year, the over arching sentiment in 2020 of ‘Be Kind’, began to trickle down through all walks of life. Mark Rowland, Chief Executive of the Mental Health Foundation, […]
