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No thought towards the future
Capacity and the discussions taking place around capacity are becoming increasingly regular. With a population that has been ageing for a number of years, it is now starting to become apparent that as dementia has increased, added to other health issues, capacity and...
Law Commission Consultation on Wills – update
So the consultation by the Law Commission on Wills is progressing, with the view that the final report may be delivered early 2019. The impact on Wills and the sector could be substantial, particularly in regards to digitisation of Wills and the modern social and...
BTWC shortlisted for two top industry awards
Beneficial Trust & Will Company Ltd (BTWC), are pleased to announce they are shortlisted for two industry leading national awards. Will Writing company BTWC, have been shortlisted in the British Wills and Probate Awards 2018 for Will Writing Firm of the Year...
Why Estate Planning should be part of the conversation for all advisers
With an ageing population, a future inheritance value of more than £1.2trn over the next 30 years*, a growth in more ageing people seeking support for mental health issues and more multi-generational families living under one roof (a 38% increase since 2009**), the...
The BTWC Later Life Planning Conference
Beneficial Trust & Will Company Ltd (BTWC) are pleased to announce they are holding their Later Life Planning Conference on 18th Sept. This dedicated conference will be focusing on Later Life Planning for financial professionals and those in legal services. The...
The keys steps of Probate
Key steps of Probate Probate is the legal right to deal with someone’s possessions, property and money when they die. Probate must be handled in a certain way and follow a series of steps to ensure it is carried out properly and with the wishes of the deceased...
5 steps to using social media effectively
Getting effective interaction on social media has three main basic requirements: Time A clear view of what you want to achieve. A commitment to interacting regularly and consistently. You don’t need to spend big budgets on social media to get results, but you do need...
Growing demand for Lasting Powers of Attorney’s
Since 1974 the number of people aged 75 or over has grown by 89% and they now make-up more than 8% of the population. Whilst an aging population is good, it also means more people are prone to mental health issues. Mental health issues affect around 22% of men and 28%...
What triggers your clients to need a Will?
How many of your clients are currently experiencing any of the following life changing scenarios? Do they need your help and assistance? Lifestyle events that may trigger your client's need for a Will... They have recently married or entered into a civil partnership...