Due to the wide scope of the Trust Register (‘TRS’), this webinar catches not only will trusts and lifetime trusts (eg: of life policies) but also joint ownership of assets like residential property. This session will bring you up to date and will look at the latest position and how things might have changed. The […]
This course examines some of the key issues that can arise when buying and selling where a company is involved. Expert speaker Zoe Upson explores what conveyancers are required to check when carrying out due diligence when a company is involved, and why it is essential. Zoe Upson, Expert Legal Trainer is pleased to present […]
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. By the end of these sessions you will be able to: Demonstrate an understanding of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and the legal framework, including: Definition of […]
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. It will dispense some of the popular myths surrounding the illness and consider how we can communicate […]
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. ‘Family Law Futures: Navigating Tomorrow’s Challenges Today‘ draws on the reporting through Today’s […]
Join us for an insightful webinar presented by Lisa Summerton. Learn 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. In this webinar, Lisa Summerton will discuss the […]
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. […]
This course examines some of the key issues that can arise when dealing with unregistered land. Zoe Upson, Expert Legal Trainer is pleased to present this 1 hour webinar and will explore: Best practice when dealing with unregistered land Drafting an Epitome of Title What to look for when purchasing unregistered land Learners will understand: […]
The 7th edition of The British Wills and Probate Awards will return on Thursday 10th October 2024. Introduced 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]