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SUMMARY:Remember a Charity – How to avoid getting into disputes where there is a charity beneficiary and how to resolve issues once they have arisen
DESCRIPTION:FREE Event \nDisputes covered will include: Error in charity name\, ambiguity in the gift\, validity challenges\, ADR. \nStephanie Kerr and Sophie Inchley talk us through this crucial topic; exploring both how to prevent disputes and how to resolve issues should they arise. Topics to be covered include errors\, ambiguities and will challenges\, as well as routes to resolution such as ADR.
URL:https://todaysmedia.co.uk/event/remember-a-charity-how-to-avoid-getting-into-disputes-where-there-is-a-charity-beneficiary-and-how-to-resolve-issues-once-they-have-arisen/
CATEGORIES:Wills & Probate Training
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SUMMARY:Overcoming Challenges when drafting LPAs – An LPA Masterclass series.
DESCRIPTION:Brought to you by Scott Walker and Today’s Training\, in this miniseries of Masterclasses\, you will learn how to draft LPAs that demonstrate real value to your clients. We will seek to overcome some of the common challenges that we face when advising clients about LPAs\, so that our clients will see us as their trusted advisor\, recommend us and instruct us time and time again. \nBy the end of this session\, you will be able to:- \n\nIdentify what instructions to take from clients to effectively draft their LPAs.\nApply the test of Mental Capacity to make LPAs.\nWrite Instructions and Preferences in an LPA\, including some common clauses and challenges.\nDemonstrate an understanding of Business LPAs and when they are needed.\nBuild an understanding of Health and Welfare decisions.\nInterpret the differences between advance decisions and a health and welfare LPA.\nUnderstand how advance decisions and health and welfare LPAs interact and which is best to use.\nIdentify what information and advice to give to attorneys.\nNavigate the changes to LPAs under the Powers of Attorney Act 2023.\n\nPlease note\, the course fee is per person. \nAll sessions are recorded and available on demand if you are unable to join live. Please book your place and the recording will be circulated 48 hours after the live session to review on-demand. \nWho Should Attend \n\nPractitioners involved with the preparation of Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney.\n\nLevel \n\nSuitable for all levels of experience.\n\nDates \n\nWednesday 17th September 11am\nWednesday 24th September 11am\nWednesday 8th October 11am\nWednesday 15th October 11am\nWednesday 22nd October 11am\n\nSpeaker \nScott Walker – Consultant Private Client Solicitor at Richard Nelson LLP
URL:https://todaysmedia.co.uk/event/overcoming-challenges-when-drafting-lpas-an-lpa-masterclass-series-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Wills & Probate Training
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250926T110000
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SUMMARY:How To Convert Telephone Enquiries From Potential Clients Into Profitable Business.
DESCRIPTION:Discover The Opportunities You Are Missing Everyday! \nHow many new business enquiries from potential new clients do you get every day / month / year by telephone? \nDo you know your conversion rate of these enquiries into profitable business? \nWhat if you knew the ‘secrets’ to massively increasing your conversion success rates? \nFor the last 40 years Ian Cooper\, has shown hundreds of legal firms how to guarantee a significant increase in conversion rates from their telephone enquiries. Some firms have doubled their conversion rates\, generating huge amounts of extra revenue a year\, all without spending anymore on marketing! \nIn this thought provoking\, anecdotal and pragmatic presentation\, Ian Cooper will make you challenge your existing methods\, mindset and strategy and reveal: \n\nHow much you could win and how much you are losing right now.\nThe results of his surveys into this topic.\nThe traps most firms fall into.\nHis ‘5 Step System’ to improve conversion rates.\nThe ‘magic’ question you must ask your caller early in the call.\nThe 1 key question you must ask at the end.\nHow to win the job\, even when you are more expensive!\n\n  \nSpeaker \nIan Cooper (Former Professor)
URL:https://todaysmedia.co.uk/event/how-to-convert-telephone-enquiries-from-potential-clients-into-profitable-business/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Conveyancing Training,Family Law Training,Wills & Probate Training
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251001T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251001T120000
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SUMMARY:Mastering the Secrets of Wills : Strategies to Attract Clients and Deliver Unmatched Value
DESCRIPTION:With a large proportion of the UK population dying intestate\, what prevents people from making Wills or keeping them updated? The Wills market has for a long time been in a state of flux. The many different options for making a Will is confusing for the consumer and we therefore need to work harder to stand out from the competition. \nIn this Webinar\, brought to you by Scott Walker and Today’s Training\, we will delve into why people don’t make Wills and learn how we can market our services more effectively by understanding what drives people to make a Will and what stops them from doing so. \nBy the end of this session\, you will be able to: \n\nUnderstand why people don’t make Wills or get it wrong.\nIdentify how to market our services in today’s competitive world.\nDemonstrate an understanding of the real value of legal advice.\nInterpret the mindset shift that our potential clients need regarding making a Will and how to communicate it.\nNavigate the pricing conundrum.\n\nExtensive notes will be provided and time will be set aside for delegate questions \nPlease note\, the course fee is per person. \nAll sessions are recorded and available on demand if you are unable to join live. Please book your place and the recording will be circulated 48 hours after the live session to review on-demand. \nDates: \n\nWednesday 1st October 2025\, 11am\n\nWho Should Attend \n\nPartners\, Fee earners\, paralegals and support staff working within Private Client\, as well as those fee earners involved in business development and marketing.\n\nLevel \n\nAll Levels\n\nSpeaker \nScott Walker – Consultant Private Client Solicitor at Richard Nelson LLP
URL:https://todaysmedia.co.uk/event/overcoming-challenges-wills-and-probate/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Wills & Probate Training
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SUMMARY:Common Will Trusts and their Tax Treatment
DESCRIPTION:This two part series of webinars will explain the most common types of Will Trusts that are likely to be encountered by practitioners\, when they might be used and the tax treatment of each Will trust. \nBy the end of this session\, you will be able to:- \n\nExplain and identify the different types of Will Trust.\nChoose which Will Trust will be most appropriate for a client’s circumstances.\nDemonstrate an understand of the tax treatment of such trusts when drafting Wills or when such trusts are encountered during the estate administration process.\n\nPlease note\, the course fee is per person. \nAll sessions are recorded and available on demand if you are unable to join live. Please book your place and the recording will be circulated 48 hours after the live session to review on-demand. \nWho Should Attend \n\nAll practitioners\n\nLevel \n\nBeginner and intermediate\n\nDates \n\nWednesday 12th November 11am\nWednesday 19th November 11am\n\nSpeaker \nScott Walker – Consultant Private Client Solicitor at Richard Nelson LLP
URL:https://todaysmedia.co.uk/event/common-will-trusts-and-their-tax-treatment/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Wills & Probate Training
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SUMMARY:An introduction to Trusts and Taxation - 5 Part Series
DESCRIPTION:Trusts can sometimes be overlooked as an option for lifetime planning and their uses within estates\, however when prepared properly these can be great tools in a practitioner’s armoury to ensure that a client’s needs are met. \nProblems can arise however if the trust is not drafted properly\, and this has led to cases where the objectives of the trust may not be met\, or beneficiaries have lost out. \nTax complications can also cause problems and full advice and careful drafting should be done at the start to ensure the objectives of the trust are being met. \nThis seminar series will steer you on the right path and provide practical advice and processes to enable you to advise clients and navigate through the minefield of trust management. \nWhat You Will Learn: \n\nThe most common types of trust\nThe tax implications of Trusts\nCase law\nTrust drafting- layout\, standard clauses to include\, and practical tips\nCommon drafting errors to look out for\nWinding up a trust- the pitfalls.\nThe TRS and the registration process\n\nWho Should Attend: \nThis course is suitable for fee earners and support staff of all levels working or starting in the area of Trusts\, whether setting them up in someone’s lifetime or managing them in a Will\, or on death. \nLevel: \nAll levels can benefit from this seminar \nDates: \n\nWednesday 21st January 2026 12pm\nWednesday 28th January 2026 12pm\nWednesday 4th February 2026 12pm\nWednesday 11th February 2026 12pm\nWednesday 18th February 2026 12pm\n\n\n\n\n \n 
URL:https://todaysmedia.co.uk/event/an-introduction-to-trusts-and-taxation-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Wills & Probate Training
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260409T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260507T110000
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SUMMARY:Overcoming Challenges when drafting LPAs – An LPA Masterclass series.
DESCRIPTION:In this 5 part miniseries of Masterclasses\, you will learn how to draft LPAs that demonstrate real value to your clients. We will seek to overcome some of the common challenges that we face when advising clients about LPAs\, so that our clients will see us as their trusted advisor\, recommend us and instruct us time and time again.
URL:https://todaysmedia.co.uk/event/overcoming-challenges-when-drafting-lpas-an-lpa-masterclass-series-3/
CATEGORIES:Wills & Probate,Wills & Probate Training
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260527T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260527T103000
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SUMMARY:Assessing Mental Capacity
DESCRIPTION:A practical webinar aimed at understanding the principals of mental capacity and how to assess capacity for clients who may lack the capacity to make their own decisions.
URL:https://todaysmedia.co.uk/event/assessing-mental-capacity-3/
CATEGORIES:Conveyancing Training,Family Law Training,Wills & Probate Training
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260722T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260722T110000
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SUMMARY:Wills That Win Clients: Practical Strategies to Add Value and Stand Out
DESCRIPTION:With a large proportion of the UK population dying intestate\, what prevents people from making Wills or keeping them updated? The Wills market has for a long time been in a state of flux. The many different options for making a Will is confusing for the consumer and we therefore need to work harder to stand out from the competition. \nIn this Webinar\, we will delve into why people don’t make Wills and learn how we can market our services more effectively by understanding what drives people to make a Will and what stops them from doing so. \nBy the end of this session\, you will be able to: – \n\nUnderstand why people don’t make Wills or get it wrong.\nIdentify how to market our services in today’s competitive world.\nDemonstrate an understanding of the real value of legal advice.\nInterpret the mindset shift that our potential clients need regarding making a Will and how to communicate it.\nNavigate the pricing conundrum.
URL:https://todaysmedia.co.uk/event/wills-that-win-clients-practical-strategies-to-add-value-and-stand-out/
CATEGORIES:Wills & Probate Training
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260916T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260916T120000
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SUMMARY:Practical Probate: Managing Client Expectations and Practitioner Wellbeing in a Challenging Legal Landscape.
DESCRIPTION:Probate practice can be deeply rewarding\, but it is also increasingly demanding. Practitioners are often managing grieving clients\, complex family dynamics\, administrative delays\, rising expectations and heavy caseloads\, all while trying to deliver a calm\, professional and compassionate service. This practical session will explore how legal professionals can better manage client expectations\, reduce unnecessary friction and protect their own wellbeing in what can feel like a challenging and emotionally demanding area of practice. \nBy the end of this session\, you will be able to:- \n\nSet expectations and maintain client confidence in a delays-heavy probate landscape\nExplain common pinch points and typical causes of delay in probate and estate administration.\nUse practical communication strategies to keep clients informed\, reassured\, and realistic.\nProtect wellbeing while handling emotionally and procedurally demanding matters\nRecognise common stressors specific to probate work (delay\, conflict\, bereavement\, complaints pressure).\nImplement simple\, realistic strategies for boundaries\, workload management\, and emotional resilience.
URL:https://todaysmedia.co.uk/event/practical-probate-managing-client-expectations-and-practitioner-wellbeing-in-a-challenging-legal-landscape/
CATEGORIES:Wills & Probate,Wills & Probate Training
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261001T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261029T110000
DTSTAMP:20260811T121324Z
CREATED:20260811T121324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T121324Z
UID:3742-1790848800-1793271600@todaysmedia.co.uk
SUMMARY:Overcoming Challenges when drafting LPAs – An LPA Masterclass series.
DESCRIPTION:In this miniseries of Masterclasses\, you will learn how to draft LPAs that demonstrate real value to your clients. We will seek to overcome some of the common challenges that we face when advising clients about LPAs\, so that our clients will see us as their trusted advisor\, recommend us and instruct us time and time again.
URL:https://todaysmedia.co.uk/event/overcoming-challenges-when-drafting-lpas-an-lpa-masterclass-series-4/
CATEGORIES:Wills & Probate,Wills & Probate Training
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