Join us this December as we host two free webinars, from expert speakers offering informative and knowledgeable discussion in two distinct area. Tuesday 7th December 11am – Join Estatesearch’s own Emma Baddaley as she discusses Read More
A solicitor has been suspended for nine months for registering a piece of probate work at 529 hours rather than the actual time taken to complete it, thought to be in the region of 15 hours. Clive Read More
Silverstone Auctions, the UK’s leading specialist classic and sports car auction house, has integrated its Automotive Auctions business in-house and rebranded it as Silverstone Digital Auctions. Launching on 1st December 2021 and quickly following on Read More
We are pleased to have Ian Bond, Director and Head of Wills & Estates at Thursfields Solicitors to give a detailed review of 2021 for the private client industry and a preview of what’s to Read More
New government legislation has been introduced to protect people’s smart devices from being hacked. The Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Bill will give ministers new powers to bring in tougher security standards for device Read More
SRA has no plans to reform indemnity insurance market
Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) leaders have commented they have no plans to reform the indemnity insurance market. Delegates at the SRA’s recent compliance conference raised the issue of increasing premiums, saying that price hikes Read More
Tower Street Finance was able to offer a speedy and efficient service to an IFA and solicitor for a case where a large Inheritance Tax bill was due within days, with no means to pay. Read More
Politicians in Jersey have voted to approve the principle of legalising assisted dying. A debate on the subject of assisted dying was initiated after 78% of the citizens’ jury, made up of Jersey islanders, ruled it Read More
Boris Johnson has succeeded in MP backing of his social care cap for England, despite opposition from within the Conservative party. The government has won a vote in the House of Commons, with a majority Read More
New STEP research shows dramatic increases in modern, complex families seeking wealth and succession planning advice. Nearly two thirds (63%) of wealth and succession planning advisors say that complex, cross-border, mixed-ethnicity and cohabiting families now make Read More
This course looks in detail at different types of Trusts and the most appropriate Trust tailored to your client’s needs, securing their financial future and protecting the interests of beneficiaries. Following the introduction of Read More
Newly published research from Legal & General uncovers the UK’s changing attitude towards will writing. The report, which surveyed 2006 respondents in October, reveals that the COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted people’s attitudes towards, Read More
WillSuite are huge advocates for collaborative thinking, forming the right partnerships and for education. Group Head of Growth – Tom Stansfield helped to launch the College of Will Writing during his tenure with The Society of Read More
Estatesearch, specialists in simplifying and accelerating due diligence in estate administration, has appointed three new members to its management team. Emma Baddaley has come on board as Strategic Relationship Director, Ollie Wright joins as Relationship Read More
HMRC figures show a £0.6bn increase in inheritance tax (IHT) receipts in the first half of 2021/22 than in the same period a year earlier. £3.6bn in IHT was collected between April and October 2021, a 20% increase Read More
New analysis from Legal & General Finance reveals that nearly half of homeowners in England and Wales could access more funds from property wealth than the average pension pot. The report, which analysed local house Read More
On Wednesday 1st December at 1pm, Kings Court Trust’s Technical Manager, Nigel Merchant, will host their new and improved Q&A webinar. Nigel will provide you with the knowledge to assist conversations with Read More
In the fifth article of our “product in focus” series, we look at the active and resigned company directorship search and why we include it in our Financial Profile Premium Service. As a personal representative, Read More
The SRA has announced proposals to end the provision of post six-year run-off cover (PSYROC), because the protection is thought to be disproportionately expensive. If effective, this means that the Solicitors Indemnity Fund (SIF), which Read More
A consultation from the Payment Systems Regulator could see legislation introduced forcing banks to refund those affected by authorised push payment (APP) fraud. APP fraud is typically perpetrated by criminals impersonating trusted individuals and organisations Read More