New survey shows strong business confidence in legal sector

New survey shows strong business confidence in legal sector

Small and medium sized law firms saw a strong first quarter in 2021 with around half seeing an increase in the number of new matters chargeable hours recorded and fees billed the Law Society of

Movers and Shakers – 14th June

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

Inheritance tax avoidance caused charitable legacies to soar

Charitable donations left in Wills escalated last year as recent findings revealed that there has been 61 percent increase in charitable bequests in final wishes Recent data from Co op will writers showed the number

Clinical tech launched to support legal experts identify mental capacity

Clinical Tech provider Comentis launches the first of its kind clinically backed technology to the legal and financial services markets to tackle the growing issue of people lacking mental capacity at any one time The

Private client firm launches eco-campaign to help Britain's Bees

A national Will Writing and Estate Planning company based in East Grinstead have launched an eco campaign to provide pollen sources desperately needed for the future survival of Britain s bees The Just Wills and

Latest Probate Service Update

Industry leaders continue to have productive discussions in the probate service professional user group meeting as they release their latest update HM Courts and Tribunals Service HMCTS joined the Law Society STEP Society Solicitors for

Digital Assets: a key theme for Dying Matters Awareness Week

To open up conversations about death dying and bereavement one of the key themes of Dying Matters Awareness Week is digital assets digital legacies The campaign which runs from 10th 16th May is a chance

Women in Wills event heard about contentious probate disputes

At the fourth Women in Wills event of 2021 professionals joined for a welcome distraction by sharing updates and experiences and enjoyed insightful contentious probate presentations We would like to thank our sponsors Estatesearch Honey

Britney Spears parents warring over conservatorship

Britney Spears parents are at loggerheads over the pop legend s conservatorship Spears mother Lynne 65 who divorced Jamie 68 in 2002 after being together for 30 years has been raising questions about the fees

Higher death rate causes inheritance tax to rise to over £5 billion

Inheritance tax has risen back to £5 3 billion in 2020 21 close to its peak in 2018 19 of £5 4 billion which is most likely to be because of the higher death rate

Law Society comments on reforming the Wills Act 1837

With technological advances evolving rapidly in a modern world and a unprecedented pandemic radically shifting the Wills sector to adopt digital technology to evidence the execution of testators last wishes the legal framework for making

Probate admin causing headache for the bereaved

A cousin who passed away without leaving a Will has caused a probate administration headache for grieving loved ones despite applying to the High Court for Letters of Administration The 59 year old who had

Late mother's wishes upheld despite dispute over incapacity

A judgment in favour of a woman over her mother 8217 s will has been upheld despite her brothers challenging their late mother 8217 s wishes saying she lacked capacity Rea v Rea 2021 EWHC

Lawyer Checker looking for law firms to pilot new enhanced risk solution

An exclusive risk management provider Lawyer Checker is looking for law firms to pilot their newly developed enhanced risk solution which protects probate professionals and charities from fraud Designed for probate practitioners to identify the

Pandemic causes significant drop in LPAs

There are concerns over a significant drop in the number of registered Lasting Power of Attorneys during the pandemic Families are encouraged by professionals to engage with estate planning sooner rather than later due to

Bereavement offering enhanced following new partnership

Link Group has announced a partnership with Co op Legal Services to drive a more progressive approach to how bereaved families are able to administer the affairs of their loved one Settling an estate and

Law firm hires Amelia as a digital legal assistant

A Nottingham based private client firm has announced it will be introducing ground breaking artificial intelligence as part of the next phase of its development April King Legal has partnered with Amelia an IPsoft Company

Movers and Shakers - 16th April

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

Is the Industry threatened by conveyancing diversification?

With the legal industry evolving over the last 12 months due to the impact of Covid 19 a lot of businesses are reflecting on the events of the last year Competition for clients can be

IPW experiences a membership and training boom

The Institute of Professional Willwriters IPW has experienced an influx of new memberships and training activity over the last 12 months The wills and probate regulator has seen a growth in those wanting to become

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