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The Most Influential People in Legal Services to Watch in 2025 Featured in CIO Views July 2025 Edition “It was always in my blood,” says Neil Fraser, reflecting on a legacy that stretches back over a century. The business was, first founded by his great-aunt in 1923, then a new partnership by his father and uncle […]

In a significant move that underscores growing concerns over probate fraud, the Bona Vacantia (BVD) of the Government Legal Department has temporarily take down its list of unclaimed estates from its website. This move follows after a BBC investigation that unearthed widespread probate fraud, particularly concerning the use of fabricated wills. At the heart of […]

Additional empty homes officers will play a “vital” role in bringing Scotland’s vacant properties back into use and helping address the nation’s housing crisis, the Scottish government’s housing secretary, Mairi McAllan, has said. Nine of Scotland’s 32 local authorities have already agreed to recruit additional empty home officers, with the new posts forming part of […]

London, UK – July 8, 2025 In a significant move that underscores growing concerns over probate fraud, the Bona Vacantia (BVD) of the Government Legal Department has temporarily removed its list of unclaimed estates from its website. This drastic step follows a recent BBC investigation that exposed systemic fraud within the probate system, particularly concerning […]

The Challenge: A Succession Crisis and Missing Heirs Our client, a private client solicitor, was in the midst of administering the estate of a deceased person who had left her entire estate to her husband, Mr. W. The administration was proceeding smoothly until an unforeseen and unfortunate event occurred, Mr. W passed away. This sudden […]