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SUMMARY:Assessing Mental Capacity
DESCRIPTION:A practical webinar aimed at understanding the principles of mental capacity and how to assess capacity for clients who may lack the capacity to make their own decisions. \nBy the end of these sessions you will be able to: \n\nDemonstrate an understanding of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and the legal framework\, including:\n\nDefinition of Mental Capacity\nThe test for Capacity\n\n\nDemonstrate an understanding of when to consider a client’s mental capacity and the illnesses which may affect decision making\nApply the test of Capacity\nDemonstrate an understanding of capacity to instruct a practitioner\nIdentify\, through the use of practical examples\, how to determine a lack of mental capacity\nWork out what to include in your file and attendance notes\nIdentify when to instruct an expert to undertake a mental capacity assessment.\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. \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 21st May\n\nWho Should Attend \nAll practitioners \nLevel \nBeginner and Intermediate
URL:https://todaysmedia.co.uk/event/assessing-mental-capacity-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Conveyancing Training,Family Law Training,Wills & Probate Training
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SUMMARY:Overcoming Challenges when Drafting LPAs – An LPA Masterclass series
DESCRIPTION:This 5 part masterclass covers everything you need to know about drafting Lasting Powers of Attorney for clients. \nBrought to you by Scott Walker and Today’s Training\, 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 series 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\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 9th April 2025\, 10am (1 hour)\nWednesday 16th April 2025\, 10am (1 hour)\nWednesday 23rd April 2025\, 10am (1 hour)\nWednesday 30th April 2025\, 10am (1 hour)\nWednesday 7th May 2025\, 10am (1 hour)\n\nWho Should Attend \n\nAll practitioners and legal staff involved in drafting Lasting Powers of Attorney..\n\nLevel \n\nSuitable for all levels of experience.\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/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Wills & Probate Training
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SUMMARY:Applications to the Court of Protection and Deputyship management - 10 Part Series
DESCRIPTION:The Court of Protection has had to adapt in recent years to cope with the level of demand for its services. However\, at the forefront of this is the need to ensure that ‘P’ is protected at all times. Professionals are often required to make applications to the Court of Protection\, often to appoint family as “deputies”. \n\n\n \nIn some cases they may also have to provide assistance to P in the management of their property and financial affairs. This 10 week course is designed to provide you with the latest practice and procedures to enable you to make simple and complex applications in the Court of Protection\, and in addition run through the need to knows on day to day management so that you can advise your clients of their duties. \n\n\n \nIf you are or intend to act as a professional deputy you will also gain practical advice that will enable you to manage Deputyships efficiently throughout this 10 part series.  \n\n\n \n\n\n \nWhat You Will Learn: \n\n\n \nThis course will cover the following: \n\n\n \n\nAn overview of the Court of Protection\n\n\n\nCurrent procedures for making applications\n\n\n\nDols\, and the new deputy standards\n\n\n\nMaking Urgent Applications in the Court of Protection\n\n\n\nActing as Professional Deputy\n\n\n\nCode of Practice MCA\n\n\n\nCosts and the SCCO\n\n\n\nInvestments; your responsibilities\n\n\n\nAnnual accounting and tax returns; new regulations and supervision by the OPG\n\n\n\nCurrent Legislation and Case Law- the impact of ACC\n\n\n\nStatutory Wills\n\n\n\nTrustee Act Applications\n\n\n\nGifting Applications\n\n\n\nWhat to do on the death of “P”\n\n\n\n \nWho Should Attend: \n\n\n \nParalegals\, professionals or solicitors who are coming into contact more and more with the Mental Capacity Act and clients who lack capacity. \n\n\n \nLevel: \n\n\n \nAll levels can benefit from this seminar \n\n\n \nDates: \n\n\n \n\nThursday 27th March 11am\n\n\n\nThursday 3rd April 11am\n\n\n\nThursday 10th April 11am\n\n\n\nWednesday 16th April 11am\n\n\n\nThursday 24th April 11am\n\n\n\nThursday 1st May 11am\n\n\n\nThursday 8th May 11am\n\n\n\nThursday 15th May 1pm\n\n\n\nThursday 22nd May 1pm\n\n\n\nThursday 29th May 11am\n\n\n\n \n 
URL:https://todaysmedia.co.uk/event/applications-to-the-court-of-protection-and-deputyship-management/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Wills & Probate Training
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SUMMARY:Due Diligence 2025
DESCRIPTION:With the growing pressures on conveyancers to demonstrate due diligence on property to clients\, lenders and insurance brokers\, this training course is aimed at equipping practitioners with the tools to ensure they are protecting their firms and pointing queries in the most appropriate direction. \nKey topics include: \n\nAdvising on climate change  reports\nUsual searches – what does this mean ?\nAdvising on survey and valuation\nDealing with client inspection\nReporting on due diligence\nLessons from case law\n\nExtensive notes are provided and there are opportunities for delegate questions throughout the course. Each session is recorded and available on-demand for later review should you be unable to attend live\, or wish to review the session. \nWho Should Attend: Residential Conveyancers \nLevel: All levels \nDate: Tuesday 18th March 2025\, 11am \nSpeaker: Ian Quayle – IQ Legal Training
URL:https://todaysmedia.co.uk/event/due-diligence-2025/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Conveyancing Training
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SUMMARY:The British Conveyancing Awards 2025
DESCRIPTION:The fifth edition of The British Conveyancing Awards returns on Thursday 13th March with Groundsure as Headline Sponsor.\nConceived in 2020/21 as a celebration of the efforts of conveyancers throughout the COVID-19 pandemic to keep the property market moving\, the awards are now in their fifth year and firmly established in the legal events calendar. Starting out as a live-streamed online event\, the awards has grown to welcome over 400 practitioners on the night and over the last five years has seen over 500 submissions reviewed by the expert judging panels\, recognised 223 individuals and firms on the shortlists and crowned 75 winners. \nThe awards are brought to you by Today’s Media\, the publishers of the popular online news title Today’s Conveyancer through which conveyancers keep their finger on the pulse of this rapidly changing and exciting profession. \nJoin us\nJoin us at 8 Northumberland Avenue\, London to witness the outstanding firms and individuals\, recognised by our esteemed panel of expert judges crowned The British Conveyancing Awards winners 2025. \nFollowing the awards ceremony\, there will be opportunity to network\, share ideas and celebrate before a three-course dinner and entertainment.
URL:https://todaysmedia.co.uk/event/the-british-conveyancing-awards-2025/
LOCATION:8 Northumberland Avenue\, 8 Northumberland Avenue\, London\, WC2N 5BY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Awards,Conveyancing
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250312T120000
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SUMMARY:How to Secure NHS Continuing Healthcare Funding for your clients - 2 Part Series
DESCRIPTION:In this practical 2-part series practitioners will gain an understanding of the key requirements of NHS Continuing Healthcare in England including what it is\, the assessment criteria and the assessment process. The webinars will also demonstrate how to challenge an ineligibility decision through the use of a case study. \nBrought to you by Scott Walker and Today’s Training\, by the end of these sessions\, you will be able to: \n\nExplain to your clients the eligibility requirements and the process of assessment for NHS Continuing Healthcare funding.\nInterpret a set of facts in order to determine whether a person is eligible for continuing healthcare.\nDemonstrate to a client how to challenge a negative eligibility decision.\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 12th March 2025\, 11am (1 hour)\nWednesday 19th March 2025\, 11am (1 hour)\n\nWho Should Attend \n\nAll practitioners.\n\nLevel \n\nAll Levels\n\nSpeaker \nScott Walker – Consultant Private Client Solicitor at Richard Nelson LLP
URL:https://todaysmedia.co.uk/event/how-to-secure-nhs-continuing-healthcare-funding-for-your-clients/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Wills & Probate Training
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SUMMARY:Building Regulations and Planning – changes and the traps
DESCRIPTION:This course\, brought to you by Today’s Training and IQ Legal Training\, examines some of the key issues that can arise when dealing with planning permission and building regulations\, some misconceptions and the pitfalls. \nExpert speaker Zoe Upson explores the practice of investigating leases\, key tips and traps and the intricacies around this area of practice. \nThis 1 hour session\, suitable for all levels and experience of residential conveyancers will explore: \n\nWhat the enforcement periods are\nHow to avoid the common pitfalls\nBest practice when acting on behalf of the seller or buyer\nPlanning Conditions and the requirement for discharge\n\nExtensive notes will be provided and time will be set aside for delegate questions \nPlease note\, the course fee is per person. \nThe session is recorded and will be 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: \nTuesday 11th March 2025\, 1pm (1 hour) \nWho Should Attend \n\nThis webinar is suitable for conveyancers of all levels\n\nLevel \n\nBeginner / Intermediate
URL:https://todaysmedia.co.uk/event/building-regulations-and-planning-changes-and-the-traps/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Conveyancing Training
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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 19th February 2025\, 11am (1 hour)\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 \n\n\n \n 
URL:https://todaysmedia.co.uk/event/mastering-the-secrets-of-wills-strategies-to-attract-clients-and-deliver-unmatched-value/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Wills & Probate Training
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SUMMARY:Essential Tips to Grow Your Legal Business
DESCRIPTION:We’ve helped 46 legal businesses to grow by implementing the strategies that we’re going to share during this webinar. Growing your practice requires more than delivering excellent legal services. This webinar\, hosted by Today’s Training in conjunction with Legal Growth\, will provide you with actionable strategies to expand your client base\, boost your brand and build a sustainable legal business. \nThe session will cover the core elements of business growth\, from effective client acquisition techniques to maintaining high client retention and satisfaction. You’ll learn how to optimise your online presence\, leverage marketing tools like SEO and social media\, and create content that positions your firm as a trusted leader. Additionally\, the webinar will explore how to harness technology to streamline operations and deliver a superior client experience. \nDesigned for law firm owners\, practice managers\, and ambitious legal professionals\, this session offers invaluable insights for those looking to scale their business while staying ahead of industry trends. Whether you’re a solo practitioner or part of a larger firm\, you’ll leave with practical knowledge and a clear plan to grow your practice\, attract the right clients\, and secure long-term success in the evolving legal marketplace. \nYou will learn: \n\nUnderstand the foundations of business growth: Learn the critical factors that drive sustainable growth for legal practices.\nMaster client acquisition strategies: Explore proven techniques to attract new clients\, including referral networks\, digital marketing\, and community engagement.\nEnhance client retention and satisfaction: Gain insights into building strong client relationships and delivering exceptional service to encourage repeat business and referrals.\nDevelop a strong online presence: Discover how to optimise your website\, social media profiles\, and online directories to increase visibility and credibility.\nImplement effective marketing tactics: Learn practical methods for leveraging SEO\, content marketing\, and email campaigns to generate leads and grow your firm.\nBoost efficiency with technology: Identify tools and systems that streamline operations\, improve productivity\, and enhance the client experience.\nUnderstand legal industry trends: Stay ahead by recognising emerging opportunities and challenges shaping the future of the legal profession.\n\nDate: \nMonday 17th February 2025\, 1pm \nWho Should Attend: \nLegal businesses looking for growth in 2025. Firm owners and marketing professionals \nSpeaker:  \nTom Stansfield; Director – Legal Growth
URL:https://todaysmedia.co.uk/event/essential-tips-to-grow-your-legal-business/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Conveyancing Training,Family Law Training,Wills & Probate Training,Women in Residential Property,Women in Wills
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SUMMARY:Post Completion – avoid the issues
DESCRIPTION:This course\, brought to you by Today’s Training and IQ Legal Training\, examines some of the key issues that arise when considering post-completion. \nExpert speaker Zoe Upson\, a former law firm partner and head of conveyancing\, explores the areas of post-completion that so many firms find challenging; considering the headaches and delays and how they can be avoided with practical solutions. \nThis 1 hour session\, suitable for all levels and experience of residential conveyancers will explore: \n\nPractical hints and tips that you can use to iradicate requisitions and make the post-completion process more streamlined\nCommon pitfalls that delay registration\nWorking together and how it can speed things up\nHow to get that file closed as quickly as possible\nHow to manage the client’s expectations\n\nExtensive notes will be provided and time will be set aside for delegate questions \nPlease note\, the course fee is per person. \nThe session is recorded and will be 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: \nWednesday 12th February 2025\, 11am (1 hour) \nWho Should Attend \n\nThis webinar is suitable for conveyancers of all levels\n\nLevel \n\nBeginner / Intermediate
URL:https://todaysmedia.co.uk/event/post-completion-avoid-the-issues/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Conveyancing Training
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SUMMARY:Personal Branding for Lawyers
DESCRIPTION:So many lawyers don’t stand out. They do their job capably but they’re doing themselves and their firm no favours. A strong personal brand is essential for standing out and attracting the right clients\, opportunities\, and recognition. This interactive workshop\, hosted by Today’s Training in collaboration with Legal Growth\, will guide lawyers and legal professionals through the art of crafting an authentic and impactful personal brand. \nThe session will explore the fundamentals of personal branding\, including identifying your unique professional value\, communicating effectively across digital and in-person platforms\, and leveraging content to establish thought leadership. Attendees will also gain practical tips for creating a consistent online presence\, from optimising LinkedIn profiles to showcasing expertise through blogs and media. \nThis workshop is tailored for solicitors\, barristers\, legal executives\, and other legal professionals at any stage of their career who want to take control of their professional reputation and position themselves as leaders in their field. Whether you’re building your client base\, advancing within a firm\, or transitioning into a new role\, this session will provide the tools and strategies to confidently shape and sustain a personal brand that sets you apart. \nYou will learn: \n\nUnderstand the importance of personal branding: Learn how a strong personal brand can enhance your reputation\, attract clients\, and differentiate you in a competitive legal market.\nDevelop a unique professional identity: Identify your core values\, expertise\, and unique selling points to craft a compelling personal brand.\nMaster effective communication strategies: Learn how to present yourself confidently and consistently across various platforms\, including social media and professional networks.\nCreate a consistent online presence: Gain insights into optimising your LinkedIn profile\, personal website\, and other digital channels to align with your personal brand.\nBuild and nurture a professional network: Discover strategies to establish meaningful connections and leverage relationships to advance your legal career.\nLeverage content to showcase expertise: Learn how to create and share valuable content that demonstrates thought leadership and builds trust with your audience.\nDevelop a personal branding action plan: Leave with a clear roadmap to implement your personal branding strategies effectively.\n\nDate: \nMonday 10th February 2025\, 1pm \nWho Should Attend: \nLegal Professionals looking to enhance their personal brand. \nSpeaker:  \nTom Stansfield; Director – Legal Growth
URL:https://todaysmedia.co.uk/event/personal-branding-for-lawyers/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Conveyancing Training,Family Law Training,Wills & Probate Training,Women in Residential Property,Women in Wills
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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. \n\n\n\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. \n\n\n\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. \n\n\n\nThis 5-part 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. \n\n\n\nWhat You Will Learn: \n\n\n\nThis course will cover the following: \n\n\n\n\nThe most common types of trust:\n\nBare trusts\n\n\n\nLife interest trusts\n\n\n\nDiscretionary trusts\n\n\n\nPersonal injury trusts\n\n\n\nDisabled Persons trusts\n\n\n\n\n\nThe tax implications of Trusts\n\n\n\nCase law\n\n\n\nTrust drafting- layout\, standard clauses to include\, and practical tips\n\n\n\nCommon drafting errors to look out for\n\n\n\nAmending or varying a trust\n\n\n\nWinding up a trust- the pitfalls.\n\n\n\nThe TRS and the registration process\n\n\n\n\nWho Should Attend: \n\n\n\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. \n\n\n\nLevel: \n\n\n\nAll levels can benefit from this seminar \n\n\n\nDates: \n\n\n\n\nThursday 6th Feb 11am\n\n\n\nThursday 13th Feb 11am\n\n\n\nThursday 20th Feb 11am\n\n\n\nThursday 27th Feb 11am\n\n\n\nWednesday 5th March 11am
URL:https://todaysmedia.co.uk/event/an-introduction-to-trusts-and-taxation/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Wills & Probate Training
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SUMMARY:How to Navigate the Legal Complexities when Supporting Clients with Dementia - 2 Part
DESCRIPTION:These sessions will address some of the challenges within the law when helping clients with dementia with legal services so that you can feel confident in supporting their needs and ensuring you are compliant with your professional obligations. \nIt will dispense some of the popular myths surrounding the illness and consider how we can communicate better with clients who have dementia by asking the right questions. \nYou will learn practical tips to take away and implement into your day-to-day work \nBy the end of these sessions you will be able to: \n\nUnderstand what dementia is\nDemonstrate how to meet the needs of vulnerable clients and support clients with dementia\, as well as their families\nManage conflicts of interest and identify who your client is\nNavigate the rules surrounding access and rights to personal information\nUnderstand the circumstances when access and disclosure of an incapacitated person’s will is permitted\nRecognise when it is the right time to register an Enduring Power of Attorney\nExtensive notes will be provided and time will be set aside for delegate questions\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. \nDates: \n\nWednesday 5th February 2025\, 11am (1 hour)\nWednesday 12th February 2025\, 11am (1 hour)\n\nWho Should Attend \nAll practitioners \nLevel \nBeginner and Intermediate \nSpeaker \nScott Walker – Consultant Private Client Solicitor at Richard Nelson LLP
URL:https://todaysmedia.co.uk/event/how-to-navigate-the-legal-complexities-when-supporting-clients-with-dementia-2-part/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Wills & Probate Training
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UID:3206-1738580400-1738584000@todaysmedia.co.uk
SUMMARY:Mastering business networking
DESCRIPTION:Networking is a skill that can be learnt\, tuned and honed like any other skill. For many\, networking does not come naturally. Good networking can lead to the development of key relationships; bad networking can do much more damage than good\, both to your personal and business reputation. \nIn this 1 hour training session\, trainer Emma Vigus help participants recognise how the skills we all use to navigate daily life can be adapted to make networking rewarding and enjoyable. \nThe training will equip participants with the skills and strategies required to build and maintain professional relationships via in-person networking. The tools\, tips and strategies discussed can be applied within your business and at external events. \nIn this training\, you will forge an understanding of \nUnderstanding business networking fundamentals \n\nParticipants will understand the contribution networking makes to the development of internal and external professional relationships\, career progression and business growth.\n\nDeveloping a personalised networking strategy \n\nParticipants will be able to apply their understanding of ‘self’ to develop a personalized networking strategy that accommodates personal preferences\, goals and target audience.\nParticipants will be able to recognise and create networking opportunities that suit their personal networking style.\nParticipants will be able to measure the success of their networking activities and refine their approach for continuous improvement.\n\nEffective communication skills for networking \n\nParticipants will understand how to initiate and develop conversations through open ended questioning\, identify motivators\, practice active listening and develop their abilities to retain information.\n\nBuilding and maintaining relationships \n\nParticipants will learn strategies for nurturing and sustaining professional relationships both online and in-person\, with an emphasis on mutual value exchange.\n\nWho Should Attend: Anyone who wants to understand how to make networking enjoyable and effective. \nDate: Monday 3rd February 2025 11am \nSpeaker: Emma Vigus\, Business Development Consultant
URL:https://todaysmedia.co.uk/event/mastering-business-networking/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Conveyancing Training,Family Law Training,Wills & Probate Training,Women in Residential Property,Women in Wills
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250130T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250428T120000
DTSTAMP:20260521T050455
CREATED:20241205T163416Z
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UID:3195-1738234800-1745841600@todaysmedia.co.uk
SUMMARY:Residential Conveyancing for Support Staff
DESCRIPTION:Kindly sponsored by InfoTrack\nFrom the experts IQ Legal Training and kindly sponsored by InfoTrack\, this extremely popular course explores the conveyancing process from start to finish looking at procedure and the law. It highlights good practice and explores what can go wrong in both sale and purchase transactions using practical examples and explains basic drafting techniques required for contracts and transfers. \nThis 12 part course will cover: \n\nBasic background land law\nOn boarding Clients – verifying identity and money laundering requirements\nAn overview of professional obligation owed by conveyancers and support staff\nThe conveyancing process –  a freehold sale and purchase of a residential property.\nThe key features of the Conveyancing Protocol\nLand Registration – practice and procedure\nDrafting Contracts\, Transfers\, Completing TA 13 and Land Registry Applications\nHow to advise clients\, due diligence and reporting on title.\nAvoiding common pitfalls\, negligence claims and complaints\n\nExtensive notes are provided and there are opportunities for delegate questions throughout the course. Each session is recorded and available on-demand for later review should you be unable to attend live\, or wish to review the session. \nSponsor Information: InfoTrack is pioneering the digitalisation of legal processes. A powerful suite of solutions across client onboarding\, identity verification\, e-signature\, and conveyancing services help to assure compliance\, enhance the client experience\, and improve productivity within law firms. Taking on the burden of labour-intensive\, high-risk administrative tasks within a single\, award-winning platform\, InfoTrack empowers firms to focus on delivering an exceptional client experience with every transaction.  \nWho Should Attend: The series is suitable for new business and sales managers\, support staff\, paralegals\, new recruits\, qualified lawyers wanting a refresher course and anyone who requires to upskill or learn about the conveyancing process. \nLevel: Beginner \nDates \n\n30th January 2025\n10th February 2025\n17th February 2025\n24th February 2025\n3rd March 2025\n10th March 2025\n24th March 2025\n31st March 2025\n7th April 2025\n14th April 2025\n21st April 2025\n28th April 2025\n\nSpeaker: Ian Quayle – IQ Legal Training
URL:https://todaysmedia.co.uk/event/residential-conveyancing-for-support-staff/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Conveyancing Training
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250129T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250129T110000
DTSTAMP:20260521T050455
CREATED:20241213T132626Z
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UID:3214-1738144800-1738148400@todaysmedia.co.uk
SUMMARY:2025 Vision: Key Changes Shaping the Future of Wills and Probate
DESCRIPTION:2025 is set to bring significant shifts to the Wills and Probate landscape. Are you ready to stay ahead of the curve? From the introduction of Digital Lasting Powers of Attorney to the latest developments in Will reform\, Assisted Dying debates\, and changes in our Court systems\, this session will provide an engaging and practical insight into the topics that will shape your practice in the year ahead. Equip yourself with the knowledge and strategies to adapt and excel in this ever-evolving field. \nBrought to you by Scott Walker and Today’s Training\, this 1 hour webinar will help prepare you for the year ahead and will enable you to: \n\nBe fully informed about the anticipated changes to Wills and Probate Law in 2025.\nGain practical insights into how these developments will affect your practice.\nLearn strategies to navigate the challenges and leverage the opportunities these changes bring.\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. \nDates: \n\nWednesday 29th January 2025\, 10am (1 hour)\n\nWho Should Attend \n\nSuitable for all working in the Wills and Probate Sector.\n\nLevel \n\nSuitable for all levels of experience.\n\nSpeaker \nScott Walker – Consultant Private Client Solicitor at Richard Nelson LLP \n\n\n \n 
URL:https://todaysmedia.co.uk/event/2025-vision-key-changes-shaping-the-future-of-wills-and-probate/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Wills & Probate Training
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250122T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250122T110000
DTSTAMP:20260521T050455
CREATED:20241213T124041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T124041Z
UID:3211-1737540000-1737543600@todaysmedia.co.uk
SUMMARY:Inheritance Tax – An Introduction and refresher
DESCRIPTION:This 1 hour training session is designed to provide an understanding of the key principles of inheritance tax and the occasions when inheritance tax is payable\, including how it applies to lifetime gifts. \nIn this webinar brought to you by Scott Walker and Today’s Training\, delegates will develop: \n\nAn understanding of the 3 main occasions when IHT is payable.\nHow IHT is calculated on death.\nAn understanding of how IHT applies to lifetime gifting.\nAn overview of exemptions and reliefs that apply on death and during lifetime.\nAn understanding of the nil rate band.\nAn overview of the Residence Nil Rate and when that applies.\nA practical example to demonstrate the above principles.\nAn understanding of when IHT must be paid\, funding options and the option to pay by instalments.\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 22nd January 2025\, 10am (1 hour)\n\nWho Should Attend \n\nEstablished practitioners as refresher training or those new to the subject. Anybody involved with understanding and advising on inheritance tax\, those involved with Will preparation and the administration of estates\n\nLevel \n\nAll Levels\n\nSpeaker \nScott Walker – Consultant Private Client Solicitor at Richard Nelson LLP \n\n\n \n 
URL:https://todaysmedia.co.uk/event/inheritance-tax-an-introduction-and-refresher/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Wills & Probate Training
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250121T120000
DTSTAMP:20260521T050455
CREATED:20240813T143041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241120T140414Z
UID:3111-1737457200-1737460800@todaysmedia.co.uk
SUMMARY:Local Land Charges\, Enquiries of the Local Authority
DESCRIPTION:It is important for residential conveyancers to appreciate the importance of the local land charges search and enquiries of the local authority. The webinar will involve a reminder of the relevant law\, an examination of the local land charge searches and how to deal with enquiries of the local authority. \nThe session will cover: \n\nTypes of searches\, the necessity of enquiries\, and when to raise additional ones.\nHow to effectively report search results and enquiry responses to clients.\n\nKey topics include: \n\nLocal Land Charges: Their impact on residential buyers.\nEnquiries with the Local Authority: Avoiding common pitfalls.\nSupplemental Enquiries: What they reveal and when they’re necessary.\nCommon Issues: How to recognise and avoid them.\n\nPlease note\, the course fee is per person. \nThe session is recorded and will be 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\nThis webinar is suitable for residential conveyancers\n\nLevel \n\nAll
URL:https://todaysmedia.co.uk/event/local-land-charges/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Conveyancing Training
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250107T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250311T120000
DTSTAMP:20260521T050455
CREATED:20241025T081657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241101T143816Z
UID:3140-1736247600-1741694400@todaysmedia.co.uk
SUMMARY:Probate administration and challenges: The need to knows - 10 Part Series
DESCRIPTION:The process of administering estates is becoming more complex due to a number of factors\, not only due to changes at the probate registry and HMRC but also because of economic changes. Digital assets\, crypto currency and bitcoin are becoming more commonplace\, and there are more widespread tax planning measures being undertaken by individuals in their lifetime due to the freezing of tax allowances for so long. \n\n\n \nIn addition\, claims are being made more regularly against estates. It has never been more essential to protect yourself and your firm from claims against will validity and learning the processes for making or receiving inheritance act claims\, and lodging caveats. \n\n\n \nThis 10 part series is designed to walk you through the process of an administration\, the forms to complete\, and dealing with challenges and claims. You will also learn some practical tips in respect of safeguarding your firm from these in the future. \n\n\n \nWhat You Will Learn: \n\n\n \nThis course will cover the following: \n\n\n \n\nThe initial stages of an administration\, and the processes involved\n\n\n\nWhether a grant is required\n\n\n\nThe different types of grant available\n\n\n\nThe IHT 400 and pitfalls including valuation issues\, disclosure of lifetime gifts\, APR ad BPR\n\n\n\nThe deceased’s tax position – Income tax\, CGT\n\n\n\nThe estate’s tax position – Income tax\, CGT\n\n\n\nCompleting the administration\n\n\n\nMissing beneficiaries and how to deal with them\n\n\n\nChallenges against Wills\n\n\n\nCaveats and how to deal with them\n\n\n\nLarke v Nugus\n\n\n\nInheritance Act Claims; when they can be made\, timescales and method\n\n\n\n \nWho Should Attend: \n\n\n \nThis course is suitable for practitioners wishing to move into this field\, those who require a refresher and for training paralegals and support staff to become more hands-on fee earners. \n\n\n \nLevel: \n\n\n \nAll levels can benefit from this seminar \n\n\n \nDates: \n\n\n \n\nTuesday 7th Jan 11am\n\n\n\nTuesday 14th Jan 11am\n\n\n\nTuesday 21st Jan 11am\n\n\n\nTuesday 28th Jan 11am\n\n\n\nThursday 6th Feb 1 pm\n\n\n\nTuesday 11th Feb 11am\n\n\n\nTuesday 18th Feb 11am\n\n\n\nTuesday 25th Feb 11am\n\n\n\nTuesday 4th March 1pm\n\n\n\nTuesday 11th March 11am\n\n \n \nThe process of administering estates is becoming more complex due to a number of factors\, not only due to changes at the probate registry and HMRC but also because of economic changes. Digital assets\, crypto currency and bitcoin are becoming more commonplace\, and there are more widespread tax planning measures being undertaken by individuals in their lifetime due to the freezing of tax allowances for so long. \n\n\n \nIn addition\, claims are being made more regularly against estates. It has never been more essential to protect yourself and your firm from claims against will validity and learning the processes for making or receiving inheritance act claims\, and lodging caveats. \n\n\n \nThis 10 part series is designed to walk you through the process of an administration\, the forms to complete\, and dealing with challenges and claims. You will also learn some practical tips in respect of safeguarding your firm from these in the future. \n\n\n \nWhat You Will Learn: \n\n\n \nThis course will cover the following: \n\n\n \n\nThe initial stages of an administration\, and the processes involved\n\n\n\nWhether a grant is required\n\n\n\nThe different types of grant available\n\n\n\nThe IHT 400 and pitfalls including valuation issues\, disclosure of lifetime gifts\, APR ad BPR\n\n\n\nThe deceased’s tax position – Income tax\, CGT\n\n\n\nThe estate’s tax position – Income tax\, CGT\n\n\n\nCompleting the administration\n\n\n\nMissing beneficiaries and how to deal with them\n\n\n\nChallenges against Wills\n\n\n\nCaveats and how to deal with them\n\n\n\nLarke v Nugus\n\n\n\nInheritance Act Claims; when they can be made\, timescales and method\n\n\n\n \nWho Should Attend: \n\n\n \nThis course is suitable for practitioners wishing to move into this field\, those who require a refresher and for training paralegals and support staff to become more hands-on fee earners. \n\n\n \nLevel: \n\n\n \nAll levels can benefit from this seminar \n\n\n \nDates: \n\n\n \n\nTuesday 7th Jan 11am\n\n\n\nTuesday 14th Jan 11am\n\n\n\nTuesday 21st Jan 11am\n\n\n\nTuesday 28th Jan 11am\n\n\n\nThursday 6th Feb 1 pm\n\n\n\nTuesday 11th Feb 11am\n\n\n\nTuesday 18th Feb 11am\n\n\n\nTuesday 25th Feb 11am\n\n\n\nTuesday 4th March 1pm\n\n\n\nTuesday 11th March 11am
URL:https://todaysmedia.co.uk/event/probate-administration-and-challenges-the-need-to-knows/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Wills & Probate Training
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241217T120000
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CREATED:20240813T144253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241101T143726Z
UID:3114-1734433200-1734436800@todaysmedia.co.uk
SUMMARY:Review of 2024 - Key cases and lessons learned from changes to best practice
DESCRIPTION:As 2024 draws to a close\, it is time to consider developments during the year. It has been eventful and challenging. Residential Conveyancers need to be aware of developments in residential leasehold conveyancing\, advising clients on climate change\, and there are some important lessons to be learned on from recent case law. \n2024 has been an interesting year and in the final webinar of the year we will take a look back at: \n\nThe Law Society Guidance to the BSA\nThe implementation and use of the revised TA7 and TA6\nThe eagerly awaited Law Society Guidance on Climate Change for Conveyancers\nBSA update lessons from the First Tier and Upper Tribunar\nRecent cases on Restrictive Covenants\, Easements and Land Registration\n\nPlease note\, the course fee is per person. \nThe session is recorded and will be 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\nThis webinar is suitable for residential conveyancers\n\nLevel \n\nAll
URL:https://todaysmedia.co.uk/event/review-of-2024/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Conveyancing Training
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241126T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241126T120000
DTSTAMP:20260521T050455
CREATED:20241023T095240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241106T143605Z
UID:3130-1732618800-1732622400@todaysmedia.co.uk
SUMMARY:Buy to Let Property Purchase - The Issues
DESCRIPTION:Zoe Upson\, Expert Legal Trainer is pleased to present this 1 hour webinar on Buy to Let Property Purchase and the issues. \nThe webinar will examine some of the key issues that can arise when dealing with the purchase of buy to let property. Expert speaker Zoe Upson explores the practice of investigating title\, key traps and the intricacies around this area of practice. \nKey Topics Include: \n\nBest practice when dealing with the purchase of buy to let property\nConsideration when buying with a tenant in situ\nAssured Shorthold Tenancies v Licences and lender required clauses\nWhat to look out for and how to be confident in dealing with this area of work\n\nWho Should Attend \nThis webinar is suitable for conveyancers of all levels \nLevel: \nBeginner to intermediate \nPlease note\, the course fee is per person. \nThe session is recorded and will be 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.
URL:https://todaysmedia.co.uk/event/buy-to-let-property-purchase/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Conveyancing Training
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241028T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241028T120000
DTSTAMP:20260521T050455
CREATED:20240813T084451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241020T112802Z
UID:3104-1730113200-1730116800@todaysmedia.co.uk
SUMMARY:Acting for Lenders - Tips and Traps
DESCRIPTION:Acting for lenders in residential transactions brings with it a raft of issues and problems. If a lender sustains loss on repossession they are likely to look to the conveyancer to determine whether any liability arises to enable loss to be recovered. \nWe will examine the basics when acting for lenders along with some of the common problems that can arise when advising the lender on a purchase or remortgage. \nUsing case studies we will explore problem areas and how to prevent and avoid claims: \n\nRe-mortgage work and things to look out for\nThe mortgage deed – what should be reported to the client\nDealing with searches and due diligence lender requirements\nProblems with leaseholds – an overview\nWhat causes lender claims\n\nPlease note\, the course fee is per person. \nThe session is recorded and will be 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\nThis webinar is suitable for residential conveyancers\n\nLevel \n\nAll
URL:https://todaysmedia.co.uk/event/acting-for-lenders-tips-and-traps/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Conveyancing Training
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241017T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241212T120000
DTSTAMP:20260521T050455
CREATED:20240722T145415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241101T143547Z
UID:3089-1729162800-1734004800@todaysmedia.co.uk
SUMMARY:The A-Z of Will Drafting
DESCRIPTION:Will drafting is becoming more complex due to the nature of more complicated family dynamics\, tax planning and care fees planning. Practitioners need to be more aware of the interaction and use of trusts either in a person’s lifetime (‘inter-vivos’) or within a will and advise clients accordingly. Not only that but legislation changes have meant that the use of electronic Wills is likely to become the norm in the future\, as well as electronic assets such as bit-coin and cryptocurrency. \nAll of these changes have meant that practitioners now more than ever are having to ensure that processes are put in place to protect both themselves and their clients when questions are raised by disappointed beneficiaries as regards will validity. \nThis 10 session course will consider the current rules for will drafting\, giving practical advice as to the use of will trusts\, the interaction with the Trust Registration Service and protecting yourself against future challenges to wills you may draft. \nWhat You Will Learn: \nThis course will cover the following: \n\nThe Wills Act and its requirements\nThe layout of wills: Common clauses\, gifts and gifts of residue\nElectronic Assets\nCare fees planning and life interest clauses\nDiscretionary trusts\nThe Residence Nil Rate Band and its impact on drafting\nThe Trust Registration service and its impact on will drafting\nPractical advice – making use of allowances\nChallenges to wills\nLarke v Nugus statements\nLodging caveats\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. \nDates: \n\nTuesday 17th October\nTuesday 22nd October\nTuesday 29th October\nThursday 7th November\nTuesday 12th November\nTuesday 19th November\nThursday 28th November\nThursday 5th December\nTuesday 10th December\nThursday 12th December\n\nWho Should Attend \nParalegals\, professionals or solicitors who are involved in Will drafting \nLevel \nAll levels
URL:https://todaysmedia.co.uk/event/the-a-z-of-will-drafting/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Wills & Probate Training
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241017T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241017T120000
DTSTAMP:20260521T050455
CREATED:20240813T140551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240813T140551Z
UID:3108-1729162800-1729166400@todaysmedia.co.uk
SUMMARY:Defective Title Insurance: Best Practice
DESCRIPTION:In this webinar\, Ian Quayle will be discussing defective title insurance. Taking out defective title insurance is now a common occurrence. It is important for practitioners to appreciate when defective title insurance is to be taken out and by whom. In taking out such insurance care needs to be taken to ensure the correct type of policy is obtained with the correct level of cover.\n\n \n\nConveyancers need to appreciate the advice to be given to clients\, the requirements of the lender\, and compliance issues all of which will be examined.\n\n \n\nThis webinar will cover:\n\n \n\n 	Types of policy\n \n 	Identifying and researching risk – the problems of disclosure\n \n 	What is an appropriate level of indemnity\n \n 	Who should insure seller or buyer\n \n 	Compliance issues and advising the client\n\n \n\nWho Should Attend:\n\n \n\nResidential Conveyancers\n\n \n\nLevel:\n\n \n\nAll levels
URL:https://todaysmedia.co.uk/event/defective-title-insurance-best-practice/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Conveyancing Training
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241015T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241015T120000
DTSTAMP:20260521T050455
CREATED:20240807T152124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240807T152124Z
UID:3101-1728990000-1728993600@todaysmedia.co.uk
SUMMARY:Complaints\, Errors and Claims; How to Successfully Manage Them
DESCRIPTION:Preventing and managing complaints is a critical skill in the legal sector. In this webinar\, Lisa Summerton will provide you with the essential strategies for handling complaints effectively. You will learn to differentiate between complaints\, circumstances and claims; recognise early warning signs and understand the origins of claims. The session will also cover the importance of aligning with insurer policy wordings and how to learn and improve from past mistakes. Enhance your complaint management skills and boost client satisfaction by joining this informative session. \nPreventing and managing complaints can be challenging. Join Lisa Summerton as she shares essential strategies for effectively handling complaints. Topics include policy definitions\, the difference between claims and circumstances\, risk management strategies and the hidden costs of claims. Attendees will gain an understanding of the impact of claims on premiums\, and implement effective risk management practices within their firms. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to strengthen your expertise in complaint management and elevate your client satisfaction levels. \nKey Learning Outcomes: \n\nDifferentiating between complaints\, circumstances and claims\nRecognising the precursors to a claim and how to address them\nIdentifying where claims are likely to originate and why\nDetecting potential complaints early and implementing proactive measures to mitigate them compliantly\nEnsuring alignment with your insurer’s policy wordings\nLearning from past mistakes to improve future practices
URL:https://todaysmedia.co.uk/event/complains-errors-and-claims/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Conveyancing Training,Family Law Training,Wills & Probate Training
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SUMMARY:The British Wills & Probate Awards 2024
DESCRIPTION:The 7th edition of  The British Wills and Probate Awards will return on Thursday 10th October 2024. \nIntroduced in 2018\, the awards have become a mainstay of the wills and probate sector\, highlighting achievement and recognising excellence in the industry. The 2023 awards will again be delivered as a hybrid event\, with an in-person ceremony at the Kimpton Clock Tower Hotel\, Manchester which will be simultaneously live streamed via The British Wills and Probate Awards website. \nThe awards are brought to you by Today’s Media\, the publishers of the popular online news title Today’s Wills and Probate. Through the publication we continue to observe and narrate the stories and achievements of professionals from around the sector. \nToday’s Wills and Probate is dedicated to providing the independent view from across the regulated and unregulated sectors\, championing the industry and providing a hub for our community of readers. \nJoin us\nJoin us at The Kimpton Clocktower Hotel\, Manchester to witness the outstanding firms and individuals\, recognised by our esteemed panel of expert judges crowned The British Wills and Probate Awards winners 2024. \nFollowing the awards ceremony\, there will be opportunity to network\, share ideas and celebrate before a three-course dinner and entertainment. \n 
URL:https://todaysmedia.co.uk/event/the-british-wills-probate-awards-2024/
LOCATION:Kimpton Clocktower Hotel\, Oxford Street\, Manchester\, M60 7HA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Awards,Wills & Probate
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SUMMARY:Get to Grips with Unregistered Land
DESCRIPTION:This course examines some of the key issues that can arise when dealing with unregistered land. \nZoe Upson\, Expert Legal Trainer is pleased to present this 1 hour webinar and will explore: \n\nBest practice when dealing with unregistered land\nDrafting an Epitome of Title\nWhat to look for when purchasing unregistered land\n\nLearners will understand: \n\nHow to draft an unregistered land contract pack and why it’s different\nTips and Traps when investigating a title\n\nExtensive notes will be provided and time will be set aside for delegate questions \nPlease note\, the course fee is per person. \nThe session is recorded and will be 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\nThis webinar is suitable for conveyancers of all levels\n\nLevel \n\nBeginner / Intermediate
URL:https://todaysmedia.co.uk/event/get-to-grips-with-unregistered-land/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Conveyancing Training
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SUMMARY:Overcoming Challenges when Drafting LPAs
DESCRIPTION:In this miniseries\, 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 client will see us as their trusted advisor\, recommend us and instruct us time and time again. \nBy the end of the sessions\, 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 advanced decisions and a health and welfare LPA\nUnderstand how advanced 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. \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 2nd October\nWednesday 9th October\nWednesday 16th October\nWednesday 23rd October\nWednesday 30th October\n\nWho Should Attend \nAll practitioners \nLevel \nAll levels
URL:https://todaysmedia.co.uk/event/overcoming-challenges-when-drafting-lpas/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Wills & Probate Training
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240925T120000
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SUMMARY:Property Fraud in 2024 - The Growing Risks
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an insightful webinar presented by Lisa Summerton. \nLearn about he sophisticated tacticks used by fraudsters today and how you can protect your client and your practice from becoming victims. Gain practical knowledge and discover tools that can help you stay ahead of fraudulent activities. \nIn this webinar\, Lisa Summerton will discuss the rising issue of property fraud in 2024\, highlighting the new and growing risks that conveyancers should be aware of. The session will cover various types of fraud including title fraud\, mortgage fraud\, address fraud and tenant fraud\, along with real-world case studies and prevention strategies. \nKey Learning Outcomes: \n\nUnderstand the different types of property fraud and their implications\nIdentifying red flags and potential indicators of fraudulent activity\nImplementing strategies to prevent and mitigate the risk of property fraud\nUtilising modern technologies and services for fraud detection and prevention\nEnhancing due diligence practices to protect clients and their property\n\n 
URL:https://todaysmedia.co.uk/event/property-fraud-in-2024-the-growing-risks/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Conveyancing Training
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SUMMARY:Today's Family Lawyer Conference 2024
DESCRIPTION:The Today’s Family Lawyer Private Law Conference returns to Manchester on 20th September 2024. Following the success of the first one\, held in September 2023\, the conference will return to explore the challenges and opportunities for family lawyers in 2024 and beyond.\n‘Family Law Futures: Navigating Tomorrow’s Challenges Today‘ draws on the reporting through Today’s Family Lawyer\, which as a daily online news publication\, is at the forefront of family law goings on. The conference will cover: \n\nunderstanding\, identifying\, and dealing with domestic abuse\nprivate children matters\, the current work on cohabitation law reform\nTOLATA disputes with married/unmarried couples\nrecruitment and creating a culture of excellence\nsupporting families through the complexities of separation\, divorce\, and parental conflict.\n\nThe full agenda and timings will be released shortly. \nThe conference will count toward Continuing Competence and will feature speakers and experts in their field. Alongside the educational opportunities\, the conference provides opportunity for networking\, collaboration\, and idea-sharing. \nToday’s Family Lawyer is the only dedicated daily online news publication for family law professionals in England and Wales. Launched in 2019\, it provides daily news\, industry insight and regulatory updates for practitioners across the family law community. Follow the publication online and on social media for the very latest goings on in family law; and subscribe to the free weekly e-newsletter out every Thursday morning. \nTFL Conference 2023 Highlights \n  \nAGENDA: \n\n\nThe disturbing evolution of Domestic abuse in our society and the family courts: Hear from Richard Port MBE\, a highly awarded family partner at George Green LLP who specialises in domestic abuse. Richard was made an MBE in 2021 for legal services to domestic abuse victims. He advocates for change to family court system and to give the victims the voice to fight back against their perpetrators.\nHow Gaslighting narcissistic behaviours are dealt with by the family courts: Join us for an insightful session with Shoba Aziz\, Barrister at Great James Street Chambers on how to understand patterns to safeguard clients and to enhance the judge’s comprehension during trials\nCohabitation Law Reform in 2024: Graeme Fraser\, Head of Family at William Sturges examines the current landscape in 2024 in terms of cohabitation practice and policy and projects the direction of travel for cohabitation law reform in England and Wales.\nEarly Intervention Strategies for Parental Conflict: Learn from Kam Kaur\, Registered Social Worker\, on the importance of early intervention strategies that support families when parental relationships face significant challenges. We will explore into the effects of ongoing conflicts between parents on children’s emotional and psychological health.\nPrivate Relationship based TOLATA Disputes in 2024: Gain valuable knowledge from Samuel Davis about TOLATA disputes that arise following the breakdown of a cohabiting relationship\, the best approaches to those disputes in 2024\, and recent developments in the law.\nImproving Communication for Co-parents: Learn from Katie Deans of OurFamilyWizard\, TFL Conference Sponsor\, and its features to aid family management and conflict resolution.\nGetting Comfortable Talking About The Menopause: Join our session with June Potts\, Founder of OurFamilyWizard\, to get comfortable discussing menopause\, understand its impact and challenges\, and learn why support is essential. Discover how practical empathy and active listening can effectively support clients. Empower yourself to act differently\, promote engagement\, and address challenges so everyone feels valued and supported.\nThe reliance on toxicology testing in care/family proceedings: David Nicholson\, Director of DNA Legal\, will have us look at the reliability and validity of toxicology testing\, an essential discussion for every family law practitioner.\n\n\n  \nWhy You Should Attend:  \n\nCutting-Edge Insights: Stay ahead with the latest industry best practice and innovations.\nNetworking Opportunities: Connect with leading professionals in family law\nInvaluable Knowledge: Gain insights that can help shape the future of your family law practice.\n\nWe believe this year’s conference will be our most dynamic and impactful yet. Spaces are filling up fast\, and we wouldn’t want you to miss out on this opportunity. \nSecure Your Spot Today!
URL:https://todaysmedia.co.uk/event/todays-family-lawyer-conference-2024/
LOCATION:etc. Venues\, Piccadilly\, Manchester\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Conference,Family Law,Networking,Wills & Probate
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