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87% of the recently bereaved found dealing with death admin stressful
The inefficient processes surrounding probate and estate administration are adding unnecessary stress to the lives of the bereaved, according to research from bereavement platform Exizent.
So… you think that mining risk is only a rural thing?
Groundsure data shows that, for example, in London and Birmingham there are swathes of properties that could be affected by historical mining. Particularly 18.05% of the greater London area is in a non coal but other mining area.
Property professionals placing promising emphasis on wellbeing initiatives
The early results of an industry-wide piece of research being carried out by tmgroup and mio have revealed that property professionals have made significant changes to their wellbeing offerings in the wake of the covid-19 outbreak.
Thinking of becoming a solicitor? Is the SQE or LPC right for you?
The route to qualifying as a solicitor in England and Wales has changed. The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has introduced the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) which will eventually replace the current Legal Practice Course (LPC).
Changes to the Commercial Drainage and Water Enquiry
Whatever your commercial property transaction may be, don’t sign on the dotted line without carrying out an official Commercial Drainage and Water Enquiry first (rebranded as the CON29DW Commercial).
Tower Street Finance and Executor Solutions make estate administration simpler
Tower Street Finance has partnered with Executor Solutions to offer its clients a simple, risk-free way to fund the administration of estates. Following the launch of its Estate Expense Funding, Tower Street Finance was able to adapt the product to be specific to the needs of Executor Solution’s clients.
Printed letters causing lengthy delays in probate process
Law firms are becoming increasingly frustrated with how long they have to wait for the information they need to complete probate, according to the latest research from digital probate platform Exizent.
The future of work: what hybrid means for the legal industry
The rise of Covid-19 and the subsequent global pandemic in 2020 changed so much for so many. We are now in the second year of the pandemic and still trying to adjust to our new reality. But with the relaxation of rules and the rollout of the vaccination programme in the UK, there is a move towards rebuilding and recovery.
UK and US survey reveals ESG concerns and priorities for corporates and law firms
A survey of over 200 senior leaders in US and UK corporates and 100 law firms found Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) priorities are clearly more important now than 12-months ago, yet only 11% of corporates suggested that it is due to having targets in place to improve ESG performance.
Landmark Information Group launches Scottish Property Trends Report
Landmark Information Group, the leading provider of information to the UK property market, has today announced the launch of a new Property Trends Report for Scotland, which provides cross-market trend analysis for the residential property market pipeline in Scotland – spanning account transaction movements from estate agency to legal conveyancing sectors.
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Regulate sole practices on evidence, not turnover
For a sole practice, the SRA’s plan that I cannot hold a compliance role if my firm has more than £600,000 of turnover is not a measure of risk. It is a ceiling on growth.
Is Google becoming pay-to-play for law firms?
For years, law firms have been told that SEO is the long-term alternative to paying for every click. That principle hasn’t disappeared but search results have changed significantly.
Material information and the case for intelligent client onboarding
Upfront information means work traditionally undertaken after an offer is accepted will need to happen earlier. And that fundamentally changes the role of client onboarding.
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