UK Finance updates probate banking guidance as Law Society calls protocol “greatly improved”
UK Finance has issued an updated Estate Administration Banking Protocol that sets out how probate practitioners should deal with regulated…
Author: Dania Martine
Dania Martine is a legal affairs reporter covering court cases, regulatory updates, and legal developments.
Section 50: when and how courts can remove an executor
Disputes over estate administration can escalate quickly, particularly when beneficiaries believe an executor is no longer acting in the estate’s…
Powers of Attorney Act reforms set to modernise lasting power of attorney system in 2026
Reforms to the system for creating and registering lasting powers of attorney (LPAs) are expected to take effect in early…
Court grants urgent injunction after London firm’s accidental release of confidential files
A London law firm has obtained a court injunction after it accidentally released a large volume of confidential documents. The…