The Case of the Torn Up Will
The Contentious Trusts and Probate Department at Meridian Private Client advise clients on the options available to them when a loved one passes away and they have been apparently disinherited or a family member is acting suspiciously to the client’s detriment.
Solve set to attend key legal event
Solve Legal Marketing are excited to be exhibiting at the LAW2018 Roadshow next week.
Care home group reimburses residents as part of CMA investigation into fees
The decision made by a care homes group to reimburse residents who paid upfront fees has been welcomed by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).
Tax proposals to support social care systems announced
People working beyond the state pension age could be required to pay a new ‘care tax’.
Professional accreditations – the IPW badge of honour
How being an IPW member helps to immediately establish trust with potential clients and encourages them to buy from you The fear of being ‘ripped off’ is deeply embedded in the British psyche.
The Residence Nil Rate Band and the modified Discretionary Trust that qualifies for the RNRB
April 2017 saw the introduction of the Residence Nil Rate Band (RNRB); an additional Inheritance Tax allowance for deaths on or after 6th April 2017. The RNRB available amount increases yearly. With a further increase to the RNRB effective from April 2018 it is even more important to ensure that your clients are aware of […]
Introducing UK Share Sales: our new fast track service
Title Research is excited to announce its UK share sale fast track service.
New guidance on penalties for tax evasion enablers issued by HMRC
New guidance on penalties for enablers of defeated tax avoidance has been issued by HM Revenue & Customs.
What’s the best way to stay engaged in the Wills and Probate sector?
If you’re a professional in the Wills and Probate sector and feel isolated, you’re not alone.
Supermen Webinar 41 FLITs, IIPs and the Flexible Family Trust
Topics covered: We all strive to give our clients best advice, so why advise a Flexible Life Interest Trust for your clients? • When FLIT falls FLAT on its face • Potential loss of the RNRB • No future flexibility in choosing which beneficiary should be “used” The solution is the Countrywide Flexible Family Trust: […]
Happy birthday to us! The SWW has turned 24.
In April 1994 the Society of Will Writers was formed to provide support to members and protection to clients of SWW members. 24 years later we are still here, still providing support to members and still protecting our member’s clients – just on a far bigger scale.
Legal Eye Expertise enhanced by new GDPR consultant
Legal Eye are pleased to introduce specialist GDPR consultant Marcus Allen.
How can you ensure clients use you when looking for a Will writer?
With the Willwriting sector growing on a daily basis, the number of professionals entering the market is continually going up.
Loneliness in Business
Reading an article in this month’s FSB magazine First Voice, which highlighted the late Joe Cox and her belief and drive in the need for everyone to be involved in tackling loneliness, prompted me to reflect on what the Society means for its members. I have been in business for over 30 years and being […]
Challenging Wills and Other Claims to the Estate: an Update
We are delighted to welcome Mark Baxter from 5 Stone Buildings who will be presenting the next instalment of Certainty Expert Webinars.
CTTC Ltd recognised for industry leading knowledge in the legal sector
Earlier this year, Countrywide Tax & Trust Corporation Ltd (CTTC Ltd) were chosen to feature in the 2018 publication of The Parliamentary Review, Law & Justice Edition, alongside Prime Minister Theresa May, Joe Egan, and the Chairman of the Review Sir Eric Pickles. Our Company was recognised as a leading figure in the industry due […]
Regulator to pursue plans to open ‘safe spaces’ for innovative firms
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has stated that its going forward with plans to create a ‘safe space’ for law firms wishing to innovate.
Intestacy? Let the search be the judge of that
Outlined below are two case studies following Certainty Will Searches last week where the estates were ‘believed’ to be intestate and the solicitors involved provided polar opposite advice to their clients.
Golden Charter extends partnership with Institute of Professional Willwriters
Golden Charter, one of the UK’s largest funeral plan providers*, has extended its relationship with the Institute of Professional Willwriters (IPW) for a further two years until 2020.
Find out how adoption can impact genealogical research
Title Research have written a commentary piece on how adoption can impact genealogical research.
