Many small law firms are thinking big when it comes to the tech they need to see them through another period of profound change. But the latest research from LexisNexis’ Bellwether report shows that 47% say Read More
Profits have risen by 28% to £5 million over the last year for Co-Op Legal Services in a year that also saw revenue rise 3% to £39 million. Co-op Legal Services was established in 2006 with the initial goal of Read More
SRA gives key consumer protection another chance
Following consultation on the future of post six-year run-off cover, the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has announced that it will seek a further 12-month extension to the Solicitors Indemnity Fund (SIF) – to September 2023 – to enable Read More
Reeds Solicitors launches Court of Protection practice in Bristol
Leading national law firm Reeds Solicitors LLP (Reeds) has launched a Court of Protection service from its Bristol office. The Court of Protection team will be led by the firm’s head of Court of Read More
Equity Release Council: penalty-free repayments now “standard feature”
The Equity Release Council has announced that the option for borrowers to make penalty-free partial repayments, will become a fifth “standard feature” for all equity release providers, with immediate effect. Introduced on Wednesday 28th March, Read More
Knights completes on Yorkshire and East Midlands acquisition
Legal and professional services firm Knights has completed acquisition of Langleys Solicitors of York and Lincoln, in a deal worth £11.5 million. As one of the most well-known and substantial legal practices in York, Knights says Read More
The Institute of Legacy Management has announced details of its Annual Conference in association with Bates Wells on 6 May 2022. The conference will include the usual topical mix of news, views and discussion, in addition to Read More
Law firm JMW Solicitors has seen a circa 72% rise in Inheritance Act claims in 2021 as relatives quarrel over much smaller sums of money. Partner Alison Parry has warned of the need to take a robust Read More
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) is consulting on proposed changes to its rules that would reinforce its powers to deal with risks to clients and the public when these stem from a poor work culture Read More
Tower Street Finance, the market leader in inheritance lending and Kings Court Trust, one of the UK’s largest probate provider have entered into a new partnership. The deal will benefit both companies but more 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
Hot on the heels of our announcement last week about new team members, we’re delighted to welcome another two to Tower Street Finance. Richard Dearden joins us from Irwin Mitchell where he was head Read More
When considering what goes into an estate plan, some of the first things that often come to mind are who will inherit property, who may care for a dependent child or what should happen with Read More
We are pleased to welcome Mitra Mann, Senior Associate, Tracy Ashby, Partner and Danielle Pawson, Associate at Wright Hassall who will be presenting our upcoming Certainty Expert Webinar on Tuesday 23rd November at 12.00pm, titled ‘Read More
Two and a half weeks on from the highly successful British Wills and Probate Awards, sponsored by Executor Solutions there is still a warm afterglow around the event. Social media is awash with certificates and Read More
HMRC announces update to return of estate information process (IHT205)
Due to measures put in place to help stop the spread of Covid-19 HMRC has changed the way they deal with Inheritance Tax returns. If a person died on or after 6 April 2011 and the estate Read More
What is MBI? Missing Beneficiary Indemnity Insurance (MBI) offers Personal Representatives (PR’s) protection from unexpected claims against them for a share of an estate following distribution. Claims could be made by untraced known beneficiaries, Read More
In the 4th article of our ‘product in focus’ series, we look at the Experian Unclaimed Asset Register (UAR), and why we include it in our Financial Profile Premium Service. Experian cites the most common Read More
We’re pleased to announce the addition of two new team members to Tower Street Finance. This week we’ve welcomed Anya Carter our new customer support manager and Nick Lacey who will cover the Read More
A London estate agent has blamed the low take up of wills solicitor staff shortages and the covid pandemic for the current “creakingly” slow probate process. Talking to the industry magazine, The Negotiator, Nina Harrison Read More
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