Silly, silly probate! – Will they, or won’t they?
This week’s social media focus is of the comical kind, though when you break it down, there are a lot of questions that can be asked. It’s regularly a topic of conversation on social media – is probate really required and how can consumers come to this conclusion? Another issue that is raised by this […]
The Gazette launches online submission for deceased estates notices
You can now place deceased estates notices online with The Gazette. The new online form simplifies the notice placement process, making it quick and easy to use. As the UK’s official public record, your client’s notice will be easily accessible online. Once registered, you can manage your account online and easily access previous notice submissions, […]
Are you wasting time on Social Media?
Many will writers are winning business using social media networking sites such as LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter, but unless you are using it correctly, trying to build your business online can soon become a drain on your time and resources. According to recent research conducted by Ofcom, there is growing usage of social media amongst […]
SDLT.co.uk launches ‘FormEvo’ a revolutionary legal forms application at LegalEx
The SDLT.co.uk team, who brought the first Stamp Duty Land Tax online return solution to the legal marketplace, has now entered the electronic legal forms market with a brand new revolutionary legal forms application called FormEvo. SDLT.co.uk’s Managing Director, Archie Courage, said: "As a result of listening to our customers who were asking us to […]
Have your clients drawn up their digital legacies?
Research published by Saga Legal Services has revealed that the average Briton has £333 in digital assets; yet 9 out of 10 have failed to specify where their online bank accounts and other online accounts are held. Online assets including bank accounts, savings, investments, pensions, digital music and movie collections could go unclaimed if the […]
SortRefer opens new business avenue for brokers
SortRefer, the intermediary online portal, now has a will referral service to run alongside its award winning conveyancing proposition. Advisers have access to a top class will drafting service for clients run by dedicated solicitors, providing an extra professional aspect to their business offering, as well as a new income generator. Registering on the SortRefer […]
Do you struggle to get financial institutions to recognise powers of attorney?
Having recognised that a number of financial institutions are failing to recognise powers of attorney at the most crucial time, when a loved one has lost their mental capacity, the Financial Ombudsman has issued, via their website, guidance and tips for banks and consumers; together with information about to handle difficult situations. The Ombudsmans’ tips […]
The 21st century lawyer – accessible, productive, profitable
Richard Hugo-Hamman, Chief Executive Officer at LEAP Legal Software talks about the changing landscape of legal technology and how firms can get the most out of new developments. What clients are looking for today are lawyers who are responsive and have all the information about their matter available all the time. The days of waiting […]
Today’s Wills & Probate launches online networking group
Today’s Wills and Probate, the UK’s premier e-publication for will writers, private client solicitors and probate practitioners has launched a networking group on the professional social networking site, LinkedIn. The group, UK Networking for Will Writers, Private Client Solicitors, Probate Practitioners and Financial Planners, is aimed at connecting all of those involved in the UK […]
New online tool brings will writing into the 21st century
More than 13 million 30-54 year olds in the UK have not written wills1 Making a will has become swifter and easier with the launch, today, of online will creation tool, affio.co.uk. Affio’s aim is to bring wills to the mass market by making them affordable, easy to understand and simple to create. It’s high […]
The College of Will Writing launches new website
The Society of Will Writers training arm, The College of Will Writing are pleased to announce that they have launched a completely redesigned website. This has come as a result of the Society’s continuing growth and development. The College of Will Writing turns 20 this year and has had thousands of delegates through its doors […]
Will they, or won’t they?
There have been many websites and voucher companies offering heavily discounted will writing services in recent years – but what are the potential effects on consumers? Will this encourage people to start writing wills, or is this putting them at risk of having a poorly executed will? #Wowcher: £17 instead of £28.95 for a […]
Lou Andreozzi to lead New .Law Top-Level Domain
Minds + Machines (LSE: MMX), the owner of the new .law top-level domain have announced the appointment of Lou Andreozzi, former Chairman of Bloomberg Law and CEO of LexisNexis North American Legal Markets, Martindale Hubbell and lawyers.com, as CEO of .law. Carl Jaeckel, founder of Lawyer Central and CMO of Morgan & Morgan will also join […]
Interview with Clive Ponder, Director at Countrywide Tax & Trust Corporation Ltd
Clive Ponder, a Director at Countrywide Tax and Trust Corporation Ltd which has just launched a software arm selling innovative Lasting Power of Attorney and Will writing software to both professionals and the public, told Today’s Wills and Probate about the initiative… How long has Countrywide been running and what are its main areas of […]
Countrywide Legacy – new LPA software launch
As professional Will Writers, we are positive that you ensure your clients both understand the importance of and the reasons for having Lasting Powers of Attorneys (LPA) in place. Committed as we are to the benefits of LPAs for our clients, even with the new Online system the Office of Public Guardianship has put into […]
Ochresoft launch Intelliworks Wills product
Legal workflow specialist Ochresoft is promising a new approach to will-writing management that goes beyond Will-drafting software, with the launch of its new Intelliworks Wills product. It is the first product to manage the entire process end-to-end and with such granularity, from the initial client meeting to the complete and executed will. Wills handles key […]
New digital system for LPAs a complete anti-climax?
Around 300,000 Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) applications are reportedly made each year. Conversely, it appears that only a token proportion of these applications are done using the Government’s new flagship online application process. The digital version was launched in May 2014 with the aim of consolidating the LPA application process into a simpler step-by-step […]
Legal Compliance Today site launch
Today marks the official launch of Legal Compliance Today — sister site to successful conveyancing news site, Today’s Conveyancer, as well as wills and probate news site, Today’s Wills & Probate. The latest addition has been set up to inform Compliance Officers within law firms of the latest legislation and advice that allows firms to remain […]
Will they, or won’t they?
A new online estate planning software company is looking for testers – will this be a success within the industry? @ThywillWorthing We’re looking for experienced will writers to trial WillSuite. Does your will writing team have any recommendations? – WillSuite (@WillSuite) February 18, 2015
Will they, or won’t they?
Will the new Facebook “Legacy Contact” addition prove useful for the wills and probate sector? New Facebook feature lets you designate a person to edit your page after your die http://t.co/pjMjEs3uCb – Daily Mail Online (@MailOnline) February 12, 2015
