Despite splitting up with George Michael over a decade ago and being left out of his will, former partner Kenny Goss has persevered in attempting to claim cash from his £97m estate. After a bitter Read More
Inheritance taxation can be an important instrument to address inequality, particularly in the current context of persistently high wealth inequality and new pressures on public finances because of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to the Organisation Read More
In a series of Supporters in Focus pieces, we are thrilled to introduce our Judges of The British Wills and Probate Awards 2021 Alongside headline sponsor Executor Solutions we look forward to recognising achievement, highlighting progression Read More
This article is written by Paul Fairbairn and Victoria Symons, Partners at Cripps Pemberton Greenish The family of the late Samsung Electronics chairman, Lee Kun-hee, has made headlines recently after his estate was told it Read More
New guidance on how to supervise and support junior staff and trainees via hybrid and flexible working models as firms and organisations look to return to the office has been unveiled by the Law Society Read More
By the end of the 2021 Wills and Probate practitioners will no longer have to require their clients to sign the Statement of Truth when applying for a grant under new probate rules. HM Courts and Read More
Inheritance disputes are hitting the headlines and it’s not surprising when you read the salutary tale of one ‘devastated’ daughter. Three days after her mother’s death she discovered a secret marriage. The bride, Read More
Throughout May, law firms can register their clients’ Wills on The National Will Register for free. So far in May, The National Will Register have received a number of enquiries from law firms and members Read More
Exizent partners with Experian to transform and digitise asset discovery
Legal technology firm Exizent has announced a partnership with Experian to automate the asset discovery process involved in probate. The milestone partnership paves the way for future institution connectivity, with the ultimate goal of making Read More
Thursfields appoints Arken.legal as bereavement platform reports ten-fold user growth
Expert provider of digital estate planning solutions Arken.legal has confirmed it has won Thursfields Solicitors as a customer across its full product suite, including market-leading document automation solution Arken Professional. Arken will enable Thursfields Read More
Title Research’s Business Development Manager, James Cameron, and Technical Manager, Simon Barber, will host next week’s virtual seminar on Wednesday 26th May at 12pm. James and Simon will reveal how probate genealogy ensures Read More
There has been update published in the following practice guide: Charities: advice for applications sent to HM Land Registry (PG14) Page summary: Advice about applications to be sent to HM Land Registry to register transactions Read More
Ben Moore has been banned from the probate profession after failing to declare a gift of £20,000 from a 92-year-old client. A decision notice from the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) showed that Mr Moore had been Read More
Kenny Goss, the ex-partner of Wham singer George Michael has agreed a deal with George’s family after suing the estate for £15m a month out of his £98m estate. Mr Goss reportedly gave up Read More
Silverstone Auctions May Sale this weekend is their first auction in the past 18 months where bidders are safely welcomed back into the auction hall at Stoneleigh Park. This is also their first dedicated motorcycle sale Read More
Trustworthy. Reliable. Skilled. When clients seek out a wills and probate solicitor, they are looking for a professional who can be trusted with some of the most important documents that client will ever need. As Read More
Is your loved one’s Will not what you expected? Are there unexplained large gifts? Does one of the beneficiaries seem an unusual choice? Are the terms substantially different from their previous Will? If so, Read More
In a series of Supporters in Focus pieces, we are thrilled to introduce our Judges of The British Wills and Probate Awards 2021 Alongside headline sponsor Executor Solutions we look forward to recognising achievement, highlighting progression Read More
Silverstone Auctions have now closed their catalogue with a number of low mileage and low ownership examples. Going under the hammer in The May Sale next weekend is this 1999 Subaru 22B-STi Type UK. Silverstone Auctions Read More
A YouGov survey in 2019 revealed that 44% of over-50s change their Will several times due to either specific life events or sudden changes in life circumstances. The COVID-19 pandemic has affected individuals and families in Read More