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IAPPR: Peace of Mind for Professionals
Missing heir location, missing will insurance and service, and overseas account closures are among the services Finders International offer lawyers, professional estate administrators, accountants and other professionals.
Transatlantic law firm chooses LexisNexis Newsdesk
LexisNexis UK, a leading provider of content and technology solutions, today announced that LexisNexis Newsdesk is the current awareness service of choice for UK top 20 law firm*, Womble Bond Dickinson.
ARAG welcomes clarity provided by Court of Appeal
Leading legal expenses insurance provider ARAG plc has issued the following statement from Head of Claims, Chris Millward, following publication on Tuesday of the Court of Appeal judgment in the cases of McMenemy v Peterborough & Stamford Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Reynolds v Nottingham University Hospitals Foundation Trust.
When does intestacy mean that the rightful beneficiaries do not inherit?
The answer to the question is in two parts: a) when the estate is believed to be intestate based on hearsay or assumption and b) when a simple check using a Certainty Will Search is not made.
Why Lawyer Checker Needs To Be Part Of Your 2018 Strategy To Protect Client Money
Whilst it’s been a year of ups and downs, one thing seems to be certain for 2017 – risk is not going away.
Big Property Data granted NLIS channel license
Big Property Data becomes the fourth live NLIS Channel to provide authoritative, electronic land and property searches to the conveyancing market.
Peppermint named in the 20 most promising Microsoft Dynamics vendors
CIOReview, November 2017 edition, has named Peppermint Technology as one of the most 20 promising Microsoft Dynamics suppliers in 2017. This prestigious award recognises leading vendors who are embracing Microsoft Dynamics to deliver better business outcomes for clients.
Case study: Immediate retirement following Cash Flow Planning
During an initial meeting with his Saunderson House adviser, Mr Hansford explained he had been considering retiring from his position as a partner at Chamberlain Grant LLP in the next year or so. He was hesitant about doing so however, as he wanted to be sure that he and his wife would have sufficient funds in their portfolio to maintain their standard of living over the long-term, and be in a position to gift additional monies to their children for property purchases.
Legal Expenses Insurer strengthens commercial division with new Senior Underwriting Manager
Barrister Matthew Pascall is the latest addition to the expanding commercial team at Temple Legal Protection, joining as Senior Underwriting Manager from November 2017.
LawNet hits new membership high
LawNet, the collaborative, non-profit network for independent law firms, has announced a record intake of new members, taking membership to 71 firms – the highest for 20 years.
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Amplifying reach through employee-driven thought leadership
Nine in 10 executives believe thought leadership is critical to building authority, yet only a quarter feel they have implemented a robust strategy.
Divorce escrow: asset sales before final settlement
When significant matrimonial assets are sold before a final financial order is agreed, holding the proceeds safely and neutrally can present real practical challenges.
AML lacks clarity – and standards are suffering
If firms are buckling under the pressure of AML regulations, subject to ever-increasing fines, then something is clearly not working as it should be.
