An Introduction To SRA Handbook Changes
Do you want to hear about the changes to the SRA Handbook that are being introduced in November this year? Legal Eye has produced a webinar which gives an introduction to the SRA Handbook changes and most importantly, what it means for you and your firm. To hear about the changes, please click here. This […]
Free Webinar On The Threat Of Cyber Crime & Fraud
Lawyer Checker are hosting a free webinar on Wednesday 15th May at 11.00am where they will cover the key changes to Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS) and Lexcel accreditations which require firms to plan and control for the imminent threat of cyber crime and fraud. If it is not already, protecting your firm from the risk […]
Fancy Winning Prestigious Industry Accolade For High Achievement?
Have you considered entering your firm or an individual for this year’s British Wills and Probate Awards? Following the successful inaugural awards last year, this year’s prestigious event is set to eclipse the immense success of its predecessor. The glittering awards is brought to you by Today’s Wills and Probate, alongside headline sponsor, Arken.legal (UK) […]
How Do I Remove An Executor?
How to remove an executor is a question we get asked regularly. We thought it would be useful to look at the main principles relating to how, and when, it is possible to substitute or remove an executor. The role of an executor Executors (who are appointed in a will) and administrators (appointed when there […]
MOJ To Press Ahead With Closure Of Probate Registries
In the continuing £1bn reform of the courts and tribunals system, the Ministry of Justice is set to close regional probate registries. It was reported last week that some staff at the ten registries in England and Wales have been told that operations will be scaled back and eventually closed. The plan is to move […]
The Old Will, The New Will, The Old Way, The New Way
Prior to Certainty the National Will Register, searching for a Will to prove the last Will being used to distribute an estate or to establish whether an unknown Will existed was at best time consuming, costly and usually inaccurate. In fact, for most solicitors, the old way to achieve this was never really an option […]
Boost Your Brand Exposure By Sponsoring Our Awards
The 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, has remaining sponsorship opportunities that can boost your brand exposure throughout 2019 and into 2020. With 276 people set to attend, sponsoring […]
Dishonest Probate Paralegal Damages Trust In Profession
Earlier this month, a dishonest probate paralegal was jailed for three years after she disgracefully stole from a number of deceased clients’ estates. In total, Lucy Gunton stole in excess of £70,000 by exploiting her position of trust, accessing sensitive data attached to the estates and using the information to her advantage to deceive both […]
Fraudsters Target Magic Circle Law Firm’s Managing Partner
The Magic Circle law firm Clifford Chance’s UK managing partner and solicitor, Michael Bates, has been impersonated by scammers in a bid to con unsuspecting members of the public. The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) have now warned law firms after the emails sent had misused the name of Clifford Chance and Michael Bates by inviting […]
Experts Share Views On Will Study Research
A law firm, Winckworth Sherwood, commissioned a YouGov study which revealed that 44% of over-50s have changed their Will several times due to the complexities of modern family relationships. Winckworth Sherwood found that people typically changed their Will because of either specific life events or sudden changes in life circumstances. Examples of life events which […]
Welcoming Back Ian Floyed To The Judging Panel
We are delighted that founder of both MyHomeMove and Profile Pensions, Ian Floyed, 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. In […]
Multiple Marriages Cause Inheritance Issues
With more and more people getting married later in life, sometimes for the second and possibly for the third time, it can have an inheritance impact on the dependants of previous marriages. Data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) shows the number of brides and grooms aged 65 and over went up by 46% […]
Webinar: P’s Assets And The Court of Protection: Gifting, Investing And Recovery
Certainty the National Will Register will be hosting our monthly expert webinar on Thursday 25th April 2019 at 12.00pm. This month Barrister, Mark Baxter from 5 Stone Buildings will be presenting “P’s Assets and the Court of Protection: Gifting, Investing and Recovery”. The webinar will be exploring potential conflicts of interest with P’s Deputy or […]
Welcoming Matthew Lagden To The Awards Judging Panel
We are delighted to welcome Chief Executive of the Institute of Legacy Management (ILM), Matthew Lagden, to the judging panel for the upcoming exclusive 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. […]
Wills And Probate Specialists Debate Key Industry Issues
Contentious and non-contentious private client solicitors, will writers, estate planners and specialist suppliers to the industry met this week to debate the hot topics impacting the sector at the latest Today’s Wills and Probate (TWP) roundtable. Hosted by Karen Babington, Managing Director of TWP’s publisher Solve Legal Marketing, the event is a regular fixture in […]
Family Businesses To Be Hit By Probate Fee Hike
The Institute for Family Business (IFB) has warned that family businesses may be impacted by the government’s proposed increases to probate fees. IFB External Affairs and Policy Director Fiona Graham said: “We, along with legal experts, have raised serious concerns about the Government’s proposed changes to the probate system. “This new system presumes estates will […]
45% Of Great Britain Had A Will In 2018
The industry is well aware of Britain’s aversion to writing an up to date Will. There have been many reports that indicate our mortality is considered taboo; as a nation, we would rather live in ignorance, than confront the issue and prepare for our passing. However, ‘The Will writing industry in 2018 report’, has claimed […]
Promoting Your Business In Difficult Market Conditions
Despite wages beginning to increase and the economy continuing to grow, people are still susceptible to price when it comes to legal services. Unfortunately, recent research from the Bar Standards Board (BSB), has found that there remains a perpetual stereotype that legal services are too expensive for the average consumer. Perceptions of affordability prevent a […]
Awards Shortlist For Solicitor Firm Of The Year (North)
The British Wills and Probate Awards are excited to announce the shortlist for the ‘Solicitor Firm of the Year (North)’ category for the upcoming event on 18th October 2018. The expert Judges of the awards received fantastic nominees for this category and were faced the difficult task of deciding the shortlist but eventually they decided […]
Awards Shortlist For Solicitor Firm Of The Year (National)
An evening that will be like no other, The British Wills and Probate Awards are excited to officially announce the shortlist for the ‘Solicitor Firm of the Year (National)’ category for the upcoming event on 18th October 2018. The expert Judges of the awards received fantastic nominees for this category and were faced the difficult […]
