Cybercriminals are becoming more aggressive, a recent report reveals. The report shows that cybercrime gangs are using even more sophisticated ransomware to extort millions from firms across the UK. The average ransomware demand has also Read More
‘How will anyone ever find out?‘ ‘I will put the money back just as soon as … has happened.’ These are just a couple of the thoughts that we assume go through the minds of those Read More
Can disappointed beneficiaries forge signatures on wills, for their own benefit or the benefit of others? This is an unfortunate issue that contentious practitioners are beginning to see on a more regular basis. A recent Read More
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) Crime Survey for England and Wales showed that there were an estimated 4.6 million fraud offences in the year ending March 2021, a 24% increase compared with 2020 figures. The survey also revealed Read More
The role of digital transformation in addressing probate pain points
When CLS established their Estate Administration Customer Focus Group its primary purpose was to discover the ‘pain points’ probate solicitors experience. No amount of data and analysis is as good as a discussion with our Read More
The fines levied by the SRA on 13 firms in recent weeks continue to demonstrate a fundamental lack of understanding around responsibilities when it comes to the money laundering regulations. The firms in question had failed 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
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
Law firms jave been warned to rethink remote working policies to avoid cyber attacks and data breaches. The “Future of Working from Home” white paper has found that 41% of data breaches are caused by a Read More
Today’s Wills and Probate talks to Alpha Legal founder Robin Bennett , about a new service helping the legal industry work in the “new normal”. TWP: Robin, first of all, what’s the background to Read More
We should all know by now that emails are not secure! No professional advisor should be asking a client to send their passport, driving licence or bank statement by email. It isn’t safe for Read More
Willowbrook Hospice was defrauded of approximately £20,000 from Patricia Eden’s estate, after her daughter Deborah Nilsson spent the money on a new kitchen, bathroom and family holiday. The fraud came to light when Ms Nilsson’Read More
The coronavirus pandemic has changed the way cyber criminals target those they want to exploit. With this in mind, the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has launched the Cyber Essentials Readiness Tool which helps firms 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
Join us for the legal services event aimed at preparing law firms for the relaxing of lockdown restrictions in the UK. The time has come to embrace a hybrid working model and set your partners Read More
Anti-Money Laundering procedures are embedded within every law firm across the UK to prevent their corporate structure being used as a vehicle for illegitimate, criminal activity. All solicitors must carry out sufficient transaction checks on Read More
Millions of people watch soaps and other fictional dramas on television, but what duties do the people making these programmes have to make sure that the information they are including is correct? Everybody knows that Read More
Written by John Lambe, Senior Associate at Forbes Solicitors. There are a number of cases where the validity of the Will is challenged based on fraud or forgery; however, those that do succeed are relatively Read More
Holograph will is found invalid during probate battle
The probate for a holograph will has been revoked, following a virtual court hearing at the England and Wales High Court, in which a potential witness revoked their affidavit. A handwritten will, detailing the last Read More
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