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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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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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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: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: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: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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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: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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