8+ hour, 45+ min ago  (659+ words) A case involving the estate of a woman who died 11 years ago without leaving a will has exposed legal issues likely to become more common, says a wealth disputes expert. Irene Chung died intestate in 2016, with her estate to be…...

22+ hour, 1+ min ago  (189+ words) The National Will Register is pleased to announce a new partnership with'Zenplans, the digital estate vault platform, as it continues its mission to ensure that wills " and the vital information connected to them " can be easily found when they are…...

22+ hour, 10+ min ago  (353+ words) Rickard Luckin Chartered Accountants and Tax Advisers are based in offices in Basildon, Chelmsford and Leigh-on-Sea. The expert team of chartered accountants and tax advisers work with businesses and individuals across Essex to provide strategic and responsive accountancy and tax…...

2+ day, 9+ hour ago  (214+ words) The British Estates Succession and Trust Practitioners (BEST) Foundation has announced plans to host a series of roadshow events in 2026 for members and non-members. The half-day roadshows, held from 1pm to 5pm with the opportunity to network and socialise afterwards, mean people…...

2+ day, 10+ hour ago  (389+ words) While the Singaporean probate process has yet to be fully digitised end-to-end, it provides a credible comparator for the UK when considering potential digital reform. The UK's overhaul of its death certification framework in September 2024 marked the most significant reform…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (678+ words) A growing number of adults in their 20s, 30s and early 40s believe estate planning is something to worry about later in life " assuming it only matters once they own property, have significant savings, or start a family." However, The Estate Registry, which…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (259+ words) The Court of Appeal ruling held that an "unauthorised person may lawfully perform any tasks which are within the scope of the conduct of litigation, for and on behalf of an authorised person, such as a solicitor or appropriately authorised…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (309+ words) P&P Tax Advisors began using Exizent at the beginning of 2026. Russell Smith, director and founder explains: "I first met Luke from Exizent at the annual STEP tax conference in November 2025. I was immediately interested in what the software could…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (445+ words) A probate solicitor who repeatedly misled clients about grant of probate applications " in one case for 19 months " has been struck off. Rachel Parker, who was admitted to the Roll in February 2019 and ceased practising after being dismissed from her role…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (359+ words) A newly published report is critical of the failure of the funeral planning sector to be transparent around the cost of funerals, which have risen significantly above the annual rate of inflation. Pure Cremation's Cost of Funerals research calculates the…...