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The Powers of Attorney Act 2023 – All change for LPAs
April 25, 2024

With Ian Bond, Partner at Irwin Mitchell LLP, hosted by Fraser and Fraser’s Stuart Haydock You can find all slides for the webinar here. (Recorded broadcast 24 April 2024)

Sharp rise in probate cases taking longer than a year
April 24, 2024

A Freedom of Information request has revealed the number of probate cases taking more than a year to be granted rose by 65 per cent over the past three years. The request, submitted to the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) by financial services firm Quilter, additionally found the number of cases taking just under two years […]

Thousands of Cornwall homes out of residential use
April 16, 2024

One in 14 properties in Cornwall is currently sitting empty, according to figures released by housing charity Action on Empty Homes. The organisation estimates there are more than 20,000 vacant properties in the county, including around 13,000 second homes (a figure that excludes commercial holiday lets that pay business rates). The charity believes these are […]

Working collaboratively to combat Elder Financial Abuse: ​​​Where Public Sector meets the Private Sector
April 11, 2024

With Paul Smith, Forensic Accountant and International Subject Matter Expert at Paul Smith Consultancy Services Ltd, hosted by Fraser and Fraser’s Nick Howitt You can find all slides for the webinar here. (Recorded broadcast 10 April 2024)

Applications for lasting power of attorney reach all-time high
April 9, 2024

Applications for lasting power of attorney (LPA) surged to their highest-ever total last year, according to figures released by the Family Court.

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