Today sees an increase in the Statutory Legacy fixed sum amount from £270,000 to £322,000 which has an impact on intestacy cases. The Statutory Legacy is relevant when an individual dies intestate leaving behind a surviving spouse Read More
We have launched our State of Probate survey for 2023. The survey looks to take a snapshot of the current state of the probate market and examine the issues facing those working in the sector. We Read More
Practitioners come together to discuss future of wills and estate
Practitioners from across the wills and estate planning industry came together on Thursday evening at the “State of the Nation” Summit to discuss a myriad of topics related to the future of the industry. Amongst Read More
Friday 2nd June marks the final day to confirm your place at the “State of the Nation” Summit, hosted by Today’s Wills and Probate, where practitioners, suppliers and recruiters will gather to address the Read More
The inaugural BEST Foundation Conference saw a new Chair appointed as Trevor Worth stepped down to be replaced by Philip Pamment. Worth, Founder and Managing Director of Portcullis Legals in Plymouth, was appointed the first Read More
CILEx Regulation launches consultation on future of CILEx professionals
CILEx Regulation (CRL) has launched a consultation into how the present system of regulation can work better for consumers, the regulated community and the wider public, now that the recent investigation by the Legal Services Read More
Probate applications remain delayed despite a slight decrease in the wait for paper applications, new data from HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS) has revealed. For the 26,637 grants of probate issues in March 2023, the average Read More
New research has revealed that civil service delays are causing huge disruption and emotional anguish to bereaved families trying to unlock estates, according to a private client solicitor at law firm Mayo Wynne Baxter. HM Read More
#BWAPAwards2023 | Two weeks remaining for early bird entries
There are now just two weeks remaining for early bird entry to the British Wills and Probate Awards 2023 at the discounted rate of £129 +VAT. Registration is via The British Wills and Probate Awards website with Read More
A national estate planning business has launched what it describes as the “first of it’s kind” subscription estate planning service. Simpler Law, part of Lincoln-based HAIG Consumer Group, have launched its “Simpler Infinity” plan; Read More
It has been 10 years since the government took an “axe to legal aid” and justice is increasingly out of reach for those in most need, as evidenced by new maps from the Law Society of Read More
This year’s Solicitors for the Elderly (SFE) National Conference 2023 takes place on Thursday 22nd June at Kings Place in London. Spice Up Your Life will see attendees delve into the life of Andy, a Read More
In Kaur v Singh a widow successfully challenged her late husband’s attempt to leave his estate to the male family line, which would have left her with nothing. This case shows how, in certain Read More
A mother who spent a £455,000 inheritance that her son had left to someone else has been sentenced to more than three years in prison. Judge Julie Clemitson told Newcastle Crown Court that 56-year-old Kathryn Walker Read More
There’s just over a week left to take advantage of this year’s SFE National Conference 2023 early bird offer. Running until Friday 31st March, non SFE members can get tickets at a cost of £290 Read More
Entry for the British Wills and Probate Awards 2023 is now open with a special early bird entry rate of £129 +VAT. Registration will be via The British Wills and Probate Awards website with firms able to Read More
Rebecca Billen, Senior Legacy Manager at Blood Cancer UK, is the Institute of Legacy Manangement board member responsible for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (ED&I). It’s a topic she is passionate about and, Read More
The UKs population is ageing and demand for Powers of Attorney and other guardianship advice is on the rise, as well as the demand for Will writing services. Research suggests that demand has grown by 5.6% Read More
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