The number of deaths registered in England and Wales in January 2016 was 47,426. This represents an increase of 1,928 from December, but a decrease of 13,462 from January 2015, which the ONS, who released the figures, puts down to Read More
Cilla Black splits £15 million between her three sons and housekeeper Details of Cilla Black’s will have emerged, with the singer and TV personality splitting £15 million between her three sons. The Liverpool-born entertainer also left £20,000 Read More
This week’s tweet of the week comes from a Bedford-based probate solicitor in search of new business contacts and partnerships. Is this something you’d be interested in? Is social media a good way Read More
A manager for an Oxford-based tax efficient investment firm has predicted an increase in families seeking advice and help to avoid being caught out by the ongoing rise in inheritance tax (IHT) payments, with escalating Read More
The average over 55 home owner underestimates the value their home has gained by nearly £200,000, according to research published by the Equity Release Council. According to the research, the average over 55 home owner puts housing value Read More
With the announcement that the Kings Court Trust seminars will be returning this autumn, there are some important dates to note down. The opening seminar that is set to be held in the Kings Court Read More
National newspapers have this week been reporting on a court case which sees 4 charities accusing a 95 year old woman of using a “suspicious” will to falsely secure a £1.6 million inheritance from a friend. The charities Read More
It was a year ago today that we officially launched the Today’s Wills & Probate website — and what an amazing 12 months it’s been. From humble beginnings, the website has grown and developed into Read More
Karen Babington of Today’s Wills & Probate is dipping a toe in the Irish Sea before venturing on a coast to coast cycle ride across the north of England. The fundraiser challenge that’s Read More
Local solicitors and the York Teaching Hospital Charity (YTHC) are joining together in October for a charity fundraiser, offering will writing services and advice to local people. The campaign hopes to encourage more local people Read More
6th July 2015 saw the launch on the stock exchange of a merger of two US giants of the savoury foods world: Heinz and Kraft Foods Group, Inc now trade on the NASDAQ as Kraft Heinz Read More
If this question had been asked 10 years ago the short answer would have been no. However in recent years there has been an abundance of changes within the probate research industry to suggest there is Read More
Remember a Charity in your Will Week runs from September 7th to 13th 2015, so it’s time for solicitors and will writers to get involved. Rob Cope, Director of Remember a Charity, tells Jane Common Read More
Daniel Curran is Managing Director of probate genealogy experts Finders and a leading figure in the heir hunting industry. He chatted to Jane Common about why it’s such an interesting sector to work in Read More
New training opportunity: 2 day Estate Planning Course for Business Clients Dates: 14th/15th October — 10 CPD hours *FULLY BOOKED* 9th /10th December — 10 CPD hours Tutor: Mike Smith The importance of will writing and exit strategy is Read More
The Gazette team is inviting legal professionals in the probate sector to take part in one of a number of focus groups being held across England. The focus groups will concentrate on probate-related matters, specifically Read More
Market research in the US conducted by Brandlocal.com has found that 88% of consumers read reviews to determine the quality of a local business and a further 88% trusted those views as much as a personal Read More
The Daily Mail are offering their readers the chance to get a free will with this Saturday’s issue. The, ‘Last Will and Testament Kit’ is being provided free by Lawpack and contains information to Read More
This week we have an interesting comparison between probate and game shows – is it really that much of a gamble, or should this person be choosing a different professional? This probate thing makes me Read More
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