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Family rights on intestacy spotlighted in new consultation

18th February 2019 | executries
Ministers seek views on split between surviving spouse and children

Far north firm's will scheme raises £6,640 for charity

13th December 2018 | executries , practice management | Charities
Georgesons supports local efforts against dementia

STEP awards Balfour+Manson gold accreditation

20th November 2018 | executries , practice management , trusts-asset management
Employer Partner title recognises specialist skills

Harper Macleod becomes STEP Gold Employer Partner

13th September 2018 | executries , practice management , trusts-asset management
Recognition for standard of training and development

Remember A Charity in your Will Week launches

10th September 2018 | executries | Charities
Charities and legal advisers showcase impact of legacy giving

Charity benefits from Scullion free wills offer

4th September 2018 | executries , practice management | Charities
200 wills created in scheme targeting over-55s

Judge allows asbestos claim against employer's discharged executor

29th August 2018 | executries , reparation
Case law supports action to establish claim against estate

Dentons achieves STEP Platinum Employer Partner status

2nd August 2018 | executries
Top accreditation for Private Client team

German court awards succession rights in deceased's Facebook account

13th July 2018 | executries
Contract held to be part of daughter's estate

Millar & Bryce launches executry asset search service

19th June 2018 | executries
New product will seek out dormant policies and accounts

Urgent call from Society for input to IHT review

15th May 2018 | executries , tax
Two weeks to comment on aspects subject to OTS scrutiny

Burness Paul achieves STEP platinum status

7th December 2017 | executries , practice management , trusts-asset management
Award reflects professional development opportunities for team

Minister supports charity legacy campaign

7th December 2017 | executries
Solicitors urged to promote scheme when discussing clients' wills

SLCC publishes wills and executries consumer guides

14th November 2017 | client relations , executries
Tips are based on issues from real complaints

BTO becomes STEP accredited employer partner

13th November 2017 | executries , practice management
Award given for commitment to staff qualification

Draft text on mobile recognised as will by Queensland court

12th October 2017 | executries
Sufficient evidence of intention in wording of message

Latest Will Aid campaign raises £1.3m

21st June 2017 | executries | Charities
Nearly 13,000 wills made under 2016 appeal

No discretion to waive executry caution requirement, sheriff rules

20th December 2016 | executries
2016 Act only allows ministers to prescribe exemptions

Beneficiaries' claim not time barred despite deed of variation

8th November 2016 | executries
Deed to which legatees not party did not affect rights

Succession law changes not just "tidying up", Thorntons warns

2nd November 2016 | executries
Wills should be reviewed on four key points: Etherington

Confirmation requirements change with new Succession Act

1st November 2016 | executries
Statement required of applicant's relationship to deceased at death

Heir hunters take steps to industry regulation

1st September 2016 | executries
Association of Probate Researchers aims to provide public protection

Executor's right to sequestrate estate not absolute, sheriff rules

29th July 2016 | executries , insolvency
Deceased's child entitled to argue estate not insolvent

Succession (Scotland) Act to commence from 1 November

1st July 2016 | executries
Order brings Act fully into force
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