Beneficiary Refused PPI Compensation By Supermarket Giant
It has been reported that a widow was refused PPI compensation payout following her late husband making a claim against Tesco Bank for mis-sold payment protection insurance (PPI). Tesco Bank advised they would not pay the £3,400 PPI compensation without first seeing the original Grant of Probate for her husband’s Will, who died in March […]
What Is A Matrimonial Property Regime (MPR) And Why Do I Need To Know About Them?
Many UK solicitors are not familiar with matrimonial property regimes (MPRs) as it’s not something that we encounter within UK law. However, MPRs are a fundamental part of law in many other countries, so when dealing with clients with overseas connections, it’s something that UK solicitors should be aware of, especially when it comes to […]
Will Pension Scams Be The Next Big Financial Scandal?
Experts are warning we could be on the cusp of the next big financial scandal after pension scams are costing the Brits up to £4 billion a year. Scam cases have increased sharply since 2015 after relaxation of pension rules took effect where George Osborne allowed savers access to 25% of their retirement pots tax-free […]
The Wait Is Nearly Over For The Awards Category Shortlist
The judging panel shortlist for the second upcoming prestigious British Wills and Probate Awards, which is brought to you by Today’s Wills and Probate, alongside headline sponsor, Arken.legal (UK) Ltd, a leader in software solutions for the legal services industry will be announced next month. The awards judging panel are currently working through all the […]
The Best Protection For Your Business This Summer
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Obtaining Up To £50,000 Without A Grant Of Probate: A Step Too Far?
The headlines that have been dominating the private client legal world in recent months relate to the proposed increase in probate fees that has caused fairly widespread controversy and outrage. The “will they or won’t they” saga continues in this regard but some practitioners and individuals have already begun considering how assets can be owned […]
Chosen Inheritance Announce Its Acquisition By Estate Planning Solutions
Chosen Inheritance, a widely recognised and highly regarded Estate Planning Business in London and the South-East is pleased to announce the acquisition of the business by Estate Planning Solutions; the Cheadle based wills and estate planning company. Chosen Inheritance owners Peter and Cynthia Spillman made the decision following extensive talks with Estate Planning Solutions Managing […]
Who Has The Right To Access Digital Assets?
With 33% of the world’s adult population having a social media account of some description, it’s not hard to believe that few of them have considered the implications of what happens to their online data after they die. Facebook is currently the only social media platform that allows users to make digital legacy decisions before […]
Beneficiary Fighting For Money After Inheritance Blunder
A woman is locked in a court battle in a bid to recover thousands of pounds of inheritance after the money was mistakenly given to a complete stranger. Christine Burn, aged 65, of Ponteland, has fought in a legal battle for over 2 years to recoup a legacy worth more than £5,000 from her aunt’s […]
Breach Could Put Whole Industry Under Scrutiny
You would have struggled to miss the recent announcement that the ICO intends to fine British Airways £183million for a data breach. A cyber incident at the airline discovered in September 2018 saw over 500,000 customers’ personal data (including bank details) accessed by cyber criminals. The ICO bared its teeth – and they are sharp! […]
DIY Wills Are Swallowing Up Families Inheritance
The popularity of budget DIY Wills has meant grieving families are increasingly becoming entwined in bitter inheritance disputes resulting in being eaten up by legal bills. Using cheap online Wills could see final wishes ignored and estates being swallowed up by expensive legal bills. A Money Mail investigation has found numerous pitfalls with the ever-popular […]
Greedy Brother Abuses His Position As Executor
An uncaring man has pleaded guilty to fraud by abusing his position as executor of his late stepfather’s Will. Ron Savory, 58, who was trusted to act as executor, ignored his stepfather’s wishes by spending every last penny of the estate on himself. The deceased, Dennis Hicks, wrote in his Will that almost £24,000 should […]
Kingsley Napley’s Contentious Trust And Probate Quarterly Update
This quarterly contentious trust and probate litigation update provide a summary of a cross-section of reported decisions handed down in the courts of England and Wales in the period April 2018 – June 2019. DAMIAN LINES V MAUREEN WILCOX, 2019 EWHC 1451 Ch The High Court has refused an application by a professional executor for […]
Disputing A Will: The Formal Requirements For Validity
The formal requirements for a valid Will in England and Wales set a high standard. Section 9 of the Wills Act 1837 sets out the requirements for a testamentary document to be suitable evidence of the testator’s wishes and for the Will to be admissible to Probate. The key requirements set out in the Act […]
Webinar: Mitigating risk with Title Research
Title Research’s next webinar will explain how we can help you mitigate risk within the estate administration process. The webinar will discuss the various challenges and pitfalls that arise when dealing with an estate. We will share how we can help you mitigate these risks and provide advice to ensure the estate administration process runs smoothly. The […]
Welcoming Back Professor Ian Cooper To The Judging Awards Panel
We are thrilled that international author and business development expert Professor, Ian Cooper, is returning to the judging panel for the second upcoming prestigious British Wills and Probate Awards, which is brought to you by Today’s Wills and Probate, alongside headline sponsor, Arken.legal (UK) Ltd, a leader in software solutions for the legal services industry. […]
We Will Never Hold You For Ransom!
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Pre-Paid Funeral Plans – Insight From Will Eccleston
As you will be aware, Pre-Paid Funeral Plans have been prominent in the media recently as misunderstandings about what customers believe they have purchased and what they have actually been purchased have become more common. Now, the media and the Treasury have enjoyed pointing the finger at Funeral Plan providers and making what, on the […]
Webinar: Court Of Protection Special
Join us on Thursday 25th July at 12.00pm when we will be joined by Barrister, Graham Stott of 3PB Barristers who will be presenting our next Certainty Expert Webinar, titled “Gifts of P’s Property: authority, considerations and best interests”. In this Court of Protection focused webinar, Graham will be taking an in-depth look at gifts […]
Claudia’s Law to come into effect from the end of July
The Ministry of Justice has confirmed that the Guardianship (Missing Persons) Act 2017 will come into force from the 31st of July 2019. The Act, informally known as Claudia’s Law, will allow families to oversee the financial and property affairs of a missing loved one. The new legislation aims to remove the financial and administrative […]
