What Solicitors Say About Discovering The Existence Of An Unknown Will
Over the last 18 months we have regularly reported on a number of the many thousands of Wills that are found following a Certainty Will Search. These searches are implemented by solicitors who never assume that they are holding or have been presented with the last Will to distribute the estate with, nor that a […]
Are You Behind The Times With Technology Innovations?
The world is becoming paperless. Bookstores are closing. Libraries are introducing e-books. Receipts are emailed. Taxes are filed online. Bank statements are accessed electronically and our digital calendars automatically remind us of approaching meetings and events. Looking to increase profits and improve productivity? Owing to massive improvements with security, functionality and scalability, many legal companies […]
79% Of People Over 45 Have Not Made A Valid LPA
Although people are encouraged to use forward planning tools, like a lasting power of attorney (LPA), in the prime of their life to ensure all their assets and financial matters are managed in line with their express wishes, a recent report by Co-op Legal Services has found that 79% of respondents over the age of […]
Family Law Entrepreneur Seeks To Bring Settify Offer To UK Wills And Probate Market
Today’s Wills and Probate talks to Settify CEO and Principal Max Peterson about his company, Settify and plans for building a client base in the UK. The Australian legal tech company provides a way for new clients to engage with firms online (through their websites). The systems use Artificial Intelligence and Expert systems to intelligently […]
Aretha Franklin’s Estate Suspected Of Theft
It is believed Aretha Franklin’s estate may have been ripped off to the value of $178,000 just weeks before her death last summer. Oakland County Chief Prosecutor, Paul Walton said last week that there had been an investigation in progress which may have now come to a standstill due to the soul legend’s death on […]
The Rise Of AI And Robots Divides The UK
Workers in the North could find themselves unemployed in the coming decades due to the influx of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and robots, while their counterparts in the South will profit from rising demand and increased employment. According to information presented to MPs on the likely effects of automation, mature workers in northern cities are particularly […]
Prodigy Frontman, Keith Flint, Commits Suicide Aged 49
Charismatic frontman of the Prodigy, Keith Flint, 49, was found dead at his home in Brook Hill, North End, Essex, yesterday morning. Although the police at the property have concluded that nothing suspicious was responsible for the death, his band mates may have been privy to further information as they claim suicide to be the […]
Untrustworthy Younger Generation Blamed For Reluctant LPA Use
Overwhelmingly, the older generation feel as though they are unable to trust their younger relatives with their financial decisions as they age. A recent report, conducted by Co-op Legal Services, has found that 79% of respondents over the age of 45-years have not made a lasting power of attorney (LPA) because they do not completely […]
New Grant Of Probate Design Launched Today
The Ministry of Justice has today launched a new digitised Grant of Probate certificate. The redesign, which currently has an English version ready only, focuses on security issues and consists of: A standard digital signature instead of the old style wet signature A digital seal instead of an embossed one on the old style A […]
Brexit Implications On The Property Market
The property market. A subject that most people have an opinion on regardless of their experience of buying or selling. A matter that we see on the news and read in the paper on almost a daily basis. Brexit, another subject that occupies a lot of media attention at the moment. With the scaremongering surrounding […]
Solicitors, Will Writing Professionals And Their Clients: Easy Prey And Rich Pickings
A recent webinar hosted by the National Will Register addressed the risks Solicitors and Will writing professionals exposed themselves to when communicating via email with clients. A key point of relevance in relation to the hot topic of GDPR is that many such communications will contain sensitive information and, in some cases, even includes confidential […]
Legal Eye Director Passes ISO27001 Exam With Flying Colours
Legal Eye’s Director of Business Development, Jody Evans, has become a qualified ISO/IEC 27001 Information Security Lead Implementer. Jody passed the stringent examination with flying colours; becoming one of only a handful of people ever to have passed the course with a score of 100%. Scott Lloyd, Tutor at BSI said: “We were delighted to welcome […]
Do You Have Unanswered Questions About GDPR And Protecting Personal Data?
How long are you allowed to keep wills under the General Data Protection Regulation? How do you enable right of access to personal data whilst you retain wills? Do you need to let third parties know if you are holding their personal data as beneficiaries? When do you need to use encryption? Do you have […]
Free Wills Month Encourages Over 55s To Make Or Update Wills
Throughout the month of March, people in the UK over the age of 55, will be able to have a simple Will written or updated for free. Free Wills Month consists of a collective group of charities, including Diabetes UK and the British Heart Foundation, to offer all people over 55 the opportunity to have […]
Categories Revealed For The British Wills And Probate Awards 2019
Following the immense success of the inaugural British Wills and Probate Awards in October last year, Today’s Wills and Probate, alongside headline sponsor, Arken.legal (UK) Ltd, a leader in software solutions for the legal services industry, are delighted to announce the eclectic range of categories for this year’s awards. The elite in Wills, Probate and Estate Planning […]
Education, Collaboration And Networking At Willwriting Academy’s Annual Conference
There is less than a month to go before the most anticipated conference in Wills and Estate Planning takes place! Do you have your ticket organised? On Wednesday 20th and Thursday, 21st March, the Institute of Professional Willwriters (IPW) and Institute of Scottish Professional Willwriters (ISPW) members will receive the priceless benefits only garnered from […]
Inheritance Disputes – The Solution
1 in 4 people are willing to challenge against a loved one’s Will if they disagree with the distribution of the estate, a survey reveals. (survey commissioned by Direct Line) The problem The readiness of family members to oppose a relative’s last wishes is reflected in official court statistics, which show Will disputes are continuously […]
The Late Freda Burgess Will Validity Dispute
This week ‘The Times’ reported on a Will validity dispute recently heard in the High Court where two sisters are said to allege that their late mother, Freda Burgess, did not have knowledge and approval of the contents of a Will executed in January 2013 bequeathing her circa £1.5 million estate equally between her three […]
Scottish Government Launch Consultation On Archaic Succession Laws
Following concerns that succession laws in Scotland are overly archaic, failing to reflect modern society, the SNP government have triggered a public consultation in a bid to ensure that laws regarding succession are modernised, creating a fairer system for all. Consultation point 4.3 focuses on the role of executors and references the case involving the […]
Landmark Case Could Make Access To Digital Assets Easier
The true ownership of digital assets have been difficult to ascertain but a recent case in the USA may have provided some clarity on what a person owns in the digital realm. In the case of re Scandalios (2017-2976/A N.Y. Surr. Ct. 2019), electronic and digital titans, Apple, have been ordered to allow a grieving husband […]
