Silverstone Auctions have now closed their catalogue for their motorcycle sale at The Classic on Friday 30th July. Silverstone Auctions will be welcoming bidders and enthusiasts into the room for this auction at Silverstone Circuit, Read More
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched formal enforcement cases against Amazon and Google in relation to possible breaches of consumer protection law. The CMA has concerns that Amazon and Google have not been Read More
Property specialists, Aconveyancing, has established its first Wills & Probate department, based at its new Bromsgrove office. Headed up by experienced Director and Solicitor Debbie Locke, the new team has been established in response to Read More
The Office for Legal Complaints today published its Annual Report and Accounts for 2020/21 alongside an Annual Review of Complaints. This Annual Report covers the year from April 2020 when the impact of Covid-19 was felt across Read More
Silverstone Auctions closed their catalogue with a number of unrepeatable opportunities including these two superb Aston Martins with celebrity provenance. The UK market leading classic car auction house head to The Classic at Silverstone on Read More
Urgent action needed to challenge continuing lack of diversity in
Just 1% of England and Wales’s judiciary is Black – a figure that hasn’t shifted since 2014 despite an increasingly diverse pool of applicants, according to official figures released today. Across all appointment rounds for legal Read More
Title Research’s latest blog reveals the pitfalls of amateur genealogy
When outsourcing genealogical research services on behalf of your clients, it is best practice to carry out due diligence checks before instructing an individual or a firm. That’s why Title Research’s latest blog Read More
Genealogical research and asset repatriation specialist Title Research has become a referral partner for inheritance lending specialists Tower Street Finance. Dicky Davies, business development director of Tower Street Finance said: “We’re delighted to be Read More
In this case study, Chris Taylor, Partner at KBL Solicitors explains a recent case where the deceased’s family was aware of a Will when she passed away but were unsure as to whether a Read More
Today’s Wills and Probate talks to Rachel Dobson, managing director of Hugh Jones Solicitors, the largest firm of independent Court of Protection solicitors in the country, based in Manchester How did you get involved Read More
Crypto assets and estate planning: striking the balance between access
Research published by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) estimates that 2.3 million adults now hold crypto assets (up from 1.9 million last year) and as many as 78% of adults have now heard of crypto assets, up from 73% Read More
FCA regulation of funeral plans – cutting out the cowboys
The FCA recently confirmed rules funeral plan providers must follow when they come under FCA regulation from 29 July 2022. They include a ban on cold-calling, commission payments and require providers to adhere to strict guidelines on Read More
77% of over-45s have not thought about whether they might need professional care in later life, nor have they planned for it, or spoken to family about it, says the latest Just Group Care Report. Read More
The quick sale of probate property is helping beneficiaries avoid lengthy delays and added costs amidst concerns over the rising numbers of IHT liable estates and average house prices. Following recent reports suggesting that the Read More
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has issued fines to seven practices that have failed to comply with anti-money laundering (AML) requirements. The firms affected are Manchester practice Law Together LLP, Telford-based Picasso Legal Limited, Smooth Read More
The importance of ensuring capacity is assessed when making an
I recently acted in a Court of Protection matter concerning the execution of Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) which ultimately proceeded to a contested trial. I acted on behalf of the Respondent in the proceedings. Read More
“Contentious probate” is one of those commonly-used phrases in the world of wills and probate which everyone treats as something everyone knows about but actually sometimes it’s helpful to give a bit of a Read More
Those who decide to embark on the DIY (do it yourself) probate route often have high hopes of saving money to maximise the amount of inheritance due to the beneficiaries of an estate. However, many Read More
Laura Abbott has joined Shoosmiths to lead the firm’s Disputed Wills and Trusts team in Birmingham, bringing with her considerable expertise in claims using the Inheritance Act, disputes in relation to wills and trusts, Read More
Register for Superhero Webinar 80: Inheritance Tax Planning for Married
Register for Superhero Webinar 80: Inheritance Tax Planning for Married Couples and Single Clients The best summary you will ever get! Topics include: Lifetime gifting – what you need to know Lifetime Trusts – what you should know Read More