Employment tribunal procedure updated 2023: lessons from a long career – Part 2 (of 5)
ACAS early conciliation (EC)
Employment tribunal procedure updated 2023: lessons from a long career – Part 1 (of 5)
Initial advice for employees considering employment tribunal (ET) proceedings
10 Cyber Security Recommendations for Law Firms
Legal firms handle significant quantities of highly sensitive information which makes them highly attractive to cybercriminals. For that reason, legal firms need to take their cyber security extremely seriously.
Why Law Firms Should Build a Technology Ecosystem
In today’s fast-paced legal and tech industries, your law firm’s technology stack is a lifeline that keeps your lawyers afloat through constant changes and upheaval. Creating an ideal tech ecosystem is essential for your firm’s growth, legal practice, and overall business needs.
Are Capital Allowances important during the property transaction process?
Tax experts, Zeal, take a look at case examples to show how things almost went wrong!
The Business Benefits of Joining Will Aid 2023
At Will Aid, we support our participating solicitors to get the most out of the partnership which is why we are launching a brand-new workshop to help those thinking of getting involved understand the benefits.
Top 5 Reasons Why Wills & Probate Solicitors Should Work With Probate Genealogy Specialists
UK Wills & Probate solicitors help clients distribute estates, but finding missing beneficiaries can be tricky. That’s where probate genealogy specialists come in.
Charity Will writing campaign Will Aid is now live and receiving enquiries from the public across the UK.
Will Aid, the charity Will writing campaign is now live and receiving enquiries from the public across the UK. Will Aid is the partnership between the legal profession and nine of the UK’s best-loved charities.
Blanchards’ Expertise in Handling Empty Properties for the Legal Sector
Dealing with empty properties can be a complex and delicate task. Empty properties often come with a multitude of responsibilities, ranging from ensuring the security of the premises to managing the valuable assets left behind. In this challenging landscape, Blanchards stands as a reliable partner for wills and probate solicitors in the UK, offering comprehensive services that ease the burden of managing empty properties.
Will Aid: Why doing good is good for your business
Helping others and supporting the local community is one of the main reasons why law firms sign up to take part in Will Aid each year.
But there are a whole host of business benefits to being part of Will Aid – such as meeting new clients, boosting staff morale, and raising your solicitors’ local profile.
Remember A Charity Week: What’s it all about?
Remember A Charity encourages the general public to consider how they can impact the world beyond their lifetime by leaving a gift to their favourite charities and supporting vital services for future generations. The national awareness week, running 11-17 September 2023 is a key opportunity for solicitors and professional Will-writers to open up conversations around charitable estates and the relevant tax breaks linked with legacy giving. This campaign draws together almost 200 charities from across the country, and over 800 solicitors and Will-writers all championing the message of giving from your Will.
Professional Indemnity Insurance Renewal: Helping to Spread The Costs
As the renewal date for professional indemnity insurance (PII) approaches, UK law firms are faced with important decisions that can significantly impact their operations and financial stability.
Celebrating solicitors’ success after another successful Will Aid campaign
Solicitors around the country who participated in the 2022 Will Aid campaign are celebrating another successful year – with an amazing £728k raised for charity.
IHT incentives on charitable donations: How they can benefit your clients and their chosen charities
In today’s world, UK baby boomers are active and engaged in their communities, they are financially-savvy and, according to Saga’s Generation Experience report, around two thirds of them support charities. Taking care of their family is crucial and – just like most of us – they hope that any inheritance they pass on will be valued and used wisely. In this environment, offering advice on the inheritance tax (IHT) incentives on charitable donations included in their Will takes on even greater significance.
Navigating Complex Family Trees: Uncovering Hidden Heirs and Beneficiaries in Estate Administration
In the realm of wills and probate, one of the greatest challenges faced by legal professionals is tracing and identifying heirs and beneficiaries. As family structures become more intricate and global, the task of unravelling complex family trees can be overwhelming. In this article, we delve into the world of probate genealogy and explore how specialised companies, such as Blanchards Inheritance, can assist wills and probate legal professionals in uncovering hidden heirs and beneficiaries. By shedding light on this crucial aspect of estate administration, we aim to provide valuable insights and strategies for navigating the complexities of familial inheritance.
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