Monthly members update - October 2021

Today’s Wills & Probate - “Simple Wills” not so simple

A rise in contentious probate is anticipated as a result of research which shows that many Wills provided by online providers may not provide enough protection for the testator or testatrix.

https://www.todayswillsandprobate.co.uk/main-news/simple-wills-not-so-simple/

Today’s Wills & Probate - Grand Ceremony for Grand Awards on Grand Night

The British Wills and Probate Awards returned in style this evening at The Grand Hotel in Birmingham. The great and the good of the industry came together to recognise and celebrate the success of all those involved in the wills and probate sector.

https://www.todayswillsandprobate.co.uk/main-news/grand-ceremony-for-grand-awards-on-grand-night/

Hegarty Solicitors - Predatory marriages - What can you do to protect yourself or your family?

Andrea Beesley-Hewitt, member of Solicitors for the Elderly (SFE), the national membership body which supports older and vulnerable people, has seen an increase of 13% in these types of cases. Which is a huge cause for concern!

https://www.hegarty.co.uk/news/predatory-marriages-what-can-you-do-to-protect-yourself-or-your-family/

Frome Times - Local solicitors expand their Frome team

FDC Law, Solicitors, have welcomed a new recruit to its Frome office to help provide specialist legal services to the local community. Malcolm Gibbs is a long standing member of the Society of Trusts and Estate Practitioners, Solicitors for the Elderly and the Law Society’s Private Client Section.

http://www.frometimes.co.uk/2021/10/13/local-solicitors-expand-their-frome-team/

The Scotsman - How much inheritance tax is due? Your questions answered

The taxing question when dealing with a loved one’s estate is what inheritance tax is due? Lindsay Maclean of leading law firm Gibson Kerr offers valuable advice to steer loved ones and executors away from facing potential penalties.

https://www.scotsman.com/lifestyle/money/how-much-inheritance-tax-is-due-your-questions-answered-3411781

The Business Deck - People: radar; Irwin Mitchell; The Health Informatics Service; and more

A Full Accredited member of Solicitors for the Elderly, Helen Dawson also has years of experience acting for trustees and personal representatives of estates in obtaining  probate and dealing with the administration of estates and trusts.

https://www.thebusinessdesk.com/yorkshire/news/2082776-people-rradar-irwin-mitchell-the-health-informatics-service-and-more