Fraser And Fraser Unites British And Dutch Families In Time For VE Day
Research by the team at genealogists Fraser and Fraser has formed the basis for an article published in The Times as part of the newspaper’s coverage of the 75th anniversary of VE Day. The story began when Jack Prested and Jack “Busty” Clarke, British soldiers deployed in the final push for Allied victory in Europe, […]
Coronavirus Advice For Will Writers
The coronavirus – Covid-19 – pandemic has seemingly sent the world into a spin. With people fighting over groceries and toilet roll, organisations and entire countries deciding to lock down, it can be difficult to comprehend what advice to follow. With some countries in complete lockdown, others are taking a more progressive approach. The UK […]
The 2020 British Wills And Probate Awards Are Coming!
On this Valentine’s Day, we are excited to announce that the British Wills and Probate Awards 2020 will be returning for an exciting third year. This year the highly anticipated event, moves to a new venue. It will be hosted at the Mercure Manchester Piccadilly Hotel, on Thursday 22nd October 2020. Arken.legal (UK) Ltd, a […]
MoJ Miss Probate Target In 91% Of Cases
The Government set a target of issuing grants of probate applications within 10 working days, as they attempted to reduce the backlog they had. However, a recent Freedom of Information (FoI) request submitted by the Law Gazette revealed that this target was being substantially missed. The Ministry of Justice (MoJ), disclosed that only in 9% […]
Claiming A Court Fee Refund
The Ministry of Justice (MoJ), launched the court refund scheme after identifying issues around overcharging and mischarging in some cases. To claim a court fee refund, click here. The online process makes it quick and easy for people to send off their claim. However, there is still an option to complete the forms and send […]
Assisted Dying Appeal Rejected
Having the right to die, is a subject that divides people’s opinions. However, some people believe that assisted dying is a part of their human rights. Justice Secretary Robert Buckland has confirmed that he is ‘actively considering’ a call for evidence on the UK’s current law on assisted dying. However, this hasn’t helped Paul Newby, […]
What Is The Dark Web And Why Should My Law Firm Care?
‘Dark web’ is a term that is widely used to conjure up images of a second mysterious yet murky layer of the internet where criminal gangs operate. The dark web – a set of web pages that aren’t indexed so don’t appear in your search engine – is used by organised crime gangs (OCGs) to trade […]
Cyber Essentials – What’s Changing?
Webinar: Cyber Essentials vs Cyber Essentials PLUS Date: Tuesday 4th February 2020 Time: 10am __________________ From April 2020 the IASME Consortium will take over the full responsibility for Cyber Essentials delivery. Why is this relevant to you? The legal sector is under attack. In the first 6 months of 2019, law firms reported a loss of £731,250 of […]
The Stress of Christmas Blamed For Increase In Will Re-Writes For January
Law firm Stephensons Solicitors LLP have reported a 114% increase in inheritance claims and will re-writes. Blaming the ‘fallout from festive fights’, the firm saw a huge spike of enquiries in January 2019, with double the amount of calls to the firm’s wills and probate team. Tensions over Christmas are well known to most families, […]
‘The Probies’ Back For Second Year
The second UK Probate Research Awards is set to take place on Thursday 6th February 2020 at The De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms in London. Known in the industry as ‘The Probies’, the ceremony will celebrate the achievements and example of excellence across forensic genealogy. Sponsored by the National Association of Licensed Paralegals (NALP) and […]
TV Medium Passes Away
At the start of the year, it was announced that television medium and psychic Derek Acorah had passed away at the age of 68. His wife Gwen said that her “beloved” husband had passed away following a “brief illness”. Mr Acorah was best known for Living TV’s Most Haunted program which ran from 2002 – 2010. It returned in […]
Pensions Minister Re-Appointed
Guy Opperman has been re-appointed as the Pensions Minister. Mr Opperman, the MP for Hexham, was first appointed parliamentary under-secretary of state at the Department for Work and Pensions on 14th June 2017. In his role as Pensions Minister, the MP has urged pension schemes to sign up to a framework to reduce transfer times […]
Average Age Of Parents Increases For Tenth Consecutive Year
The average age for both mothers and fathers has increased for the past decade, with couples choosing the delay parenthood whilst crafting their careers. The average age of a UK father in England and Wales has now tipped the scales at 33.6 years, according to recent data from the Office for National Statistics. Mothers–to–be remain […]
Mother Loses Huge Inheritance Following Court Of Appeal Decision
Following a Court of Appeal ruling, Hilary Harrison-Morgan has been forced to repay millions from an inheritance offered from ex-partner and cohabitant, Dr Rainer Kahrmann. Having left his Swiss wife in 1991, rich banker, Dr Kahrmann, started a relationship which developed in cohabiting with Ms Harrison-Morgan. During the relationship, the pair conceived and raised twin sons in […]
Legal Doc Pro
Do you use Microsoft Word in your Law Firm? If so, don’t you find it time consuming to create bespoke documents, tailored to your brand image, with all the correct client details included? Well, let me introduce you to Legal Doc Pro, it can save everyone in your firm hours! This short video shows you […]
When Does Old Age Officially Begin?
With the UK population ageing due to improvements in healthcare and lifestyles, what we classed as the start of older age may have shifted – so when does older age begin now? In the UK, being 65 has traditionally been the age at which people perceive as being the start of old age – due […]
Young Practitioner Of The Year Comments On Victory
Congratulations to Karan Soni of Farewill for winning the title of ‘Young Practitioner of the Year’ at the second prestigious British Wills and Probate Awards on 17th October 2019 at the esteemed Belfry Resort and Hotel. With the increased number of submissions in categories for the awards this year, the judging panel were spoilt for […]
Fiancée Loses Fight In Millionaire Contentious Probate Court Battle
A high-profile contentious probate case has once again emphasised the need for a detailed and up to date Will. The fiancée of millionaire businessman, Charles Caudle, has lost a court battle with her fiancée’s ex–wife despite being named as a beneficiary in his most up to date will. Despite being named as a beneficiary, the executor of Charles Caudle’s […]
Webinar: Funds Transfer Fraud…Think It Couldn’t Happen To You?
The national news continues to report on cases where law firms are infiltrated, bank details are altered, and funds are redirected to criminal bank accounts. This happens when law firms transfer funds between each other, and increasingly when remitting funds to clients. The most common threats to law firms identified in the recent Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) Risk Outlook […]
Expert Discusses Administering An Estate And Time Constraints
A bereavement can be a difficult process to move through. When a person is asked to become the Personal Representative (PR) or executor of a deceased’s estate, it is imperative that all liabilities and assets are found to avoid an already painful time from becoming overwhelming. Ideally, the executor will collate all assets, discharge their liabilities and then distribute the balance in accordance […]
