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Top of the Blogs Wills and Probate

Solicitors encouraged to help cohabiting couples at risk of inheritance issues, as new Will Aid research highlights scale of problem 

Cohabiting couples in the UK face risks due to misconceptions about inheritance laws. Research shows 68% of couples don’t realize that without a Will, they have no automatic right to inherit their partner’s estate, even after years together or with children. Peter de Vena Franks discusses how solicitors can address this by joining the Will Aid campaign, which runs in November.

Top of the Blogs Mental Health

“It is time to prioritise mental health in the workplace”

This World Mental Health Day (10 October), LawCare, the charity that promotes and supports better mental health in the legal sector, is sharing practical tips to help you create a mentally healthy workplace. They’re also offering a free webinar to give legal professionals the tools they need to manage work challenges and prioritise mental health at work.

Top of the Blogs Mental Health

Being a Partner at a law firm comes with unique pressures and challenges!

The legal profession is known for its high standards and relentless demands, especially for Partners who balance leadership, client expectations, and personal lives. In this feature from Dr Catherine Sykes highlights the unique mental health challenges faced by Partners at law firms, including increased risks of depression, anxiety, and burnout.

Get one step closer to your clients and one step closer to the future with  Mozaique 

Mozaique is Accesspoint’s multi-faceted solution helping your firm bring together disparate applications and processes into one, intuitive portal accessible by your staff and clients. Customisable to suit your current requirements and adaptable to provide a future-proofed interface, Mozaique is a focused solution addressing the numerous challenges being posed by the use of multiple applications within a typical law firm.

Law Firms Must Embrace Digital Age

A digital presence is essential for law firms, as 83% of B2B purchasing decisions are made before clients engage with a firm, and potential clients will form an opinion about a firm’s website within 0.05 seconds. A clear, easy-to-navigate website that showcases a firm’s values and expertise can attract new enquiries from the right type of clients. Thought leadership articles, social media posts, and emails can also build a firm’s authority and grow their business.

Practical SEO advice in the competitive legal environment

The legal market is a highly competitive environment. Everyone in our beloved sector can witness it and the heat is constantly dialling up. A recent LexisNexis business development survey indicated that competition for new clients is the greatest concern that solicitors have. One of the most, if not the fiercest, competitive battlefields is Google.

5 Reasons Law Firms Should Hire a Legal Marketing Consultant

In today’s highly competitive legal market, it’s crucial for law firms to have a strong marketing strategy in place to attract and retain clients. One way to achieve this is by hiring a legal marketing consultant. Here are five reasons why law firms should consider hiring a legal marketing consultant.

How the Principal Probate Registry Was Born and How It Is Now

Blanchards Inheritance is here to make the process easier for you by taking up all the administrative work. We have years of experience in this sector; hence, we can accurately evaluate a property and put it up for sale or auction.

In addition, we can handle the entire property management until the sale process is complete.

A History Of Blanchards

Blanchards formed in 2011, by Thanet born Adam Blanchard. Originally starting as a small family business of 2, Blanchards has now grown to a thriving international Heir Hunting firm with a large, skilled, and professional workforce. Moreover, we are about to receive national attention being heavily featured on a new primetime TV programme on a major UK channel.

Database Cleansing: 5 Reasons to Clean Your CRM Data

The impact that dirty data has on businesses is staggering. Luckily, you can clean up your CRM by contracting a professional for help. This will make your business more agile and responsive. It will also help you cut down on unnecessary costs.

SCV offers data clean up services to ensure that your records are error free and up to date. For more information, please email me at brett@scvbespoke.co.uk or call me on 07480 990 290. Alternatively, contact me by filling this form.

Tracing a Beneficiary? See How the UK’s Rising Cost of Living Affects Inheritance

The cost of living has skyrocketed in the last few months and thus is having a significant impact on the inheritance figures. But most people don’t understand how to work around the issue. Therefore, firms offering tracing and other inheritance-related services need to re-strategise how to advise their clients regarding making plans for their estates.

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