Join us as we look at people tracing and unclaimed assets in connection with the administration of estates and recent developments and updates in trust legislation.
Start Date: Wednesday 15 June 2022
Start Time: 10:00am
End Date: Wednesday 15 June 2022
End Time: 12:00 noon
Location: This event is being run as a hybrid event. If you wish to attend then you can do so in-person at the Hertfordshire Law School, University of Hertfordshire, De Havilland Campus, Hatfield AL10 9EU. Alternatively, you can attend ‘virtually’ via Microsoft Teams.
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EstateSearch are pleased to be working with Hertfordshire Law Society as they host this 90 minute CPD session.
Focussing on Common Problems for Private Clients the session will feature the following speakers:
Louise Levene, International Services Manager, Finders International
“People tracing and family tree verification – common questions, services and case studies”
Nerys Thomas, Senior Associate Solicitor, Michelmores
“The Trust Registration Service – the new legislation and its implications”
Nerys will explore the new reporting requirements under the 5th Money Laundering Directive that has now come into force, requiring the majority of UK resident trusts to be registered by the trustees on the HMRC Trust Registration Service before 1 September 2022 and will share practical tips as to how best to navigate the new requirements.
Emma Baddaley, Client Relationship Director, Estatesearch
“The Missing Billions – Unclaimed Assets in the UK”
Emma will cover an assessment and investigation into the unclaimed asset minefield in the UK and focuses on:
- Estimation of the value of unclaimed assets (banks, NS&I, and pension fund figures)
- The How and Why the asset pot accumulates, what is held where, how it grows, and why it remains unclaimed
- Barclays – a case study in a missing asset
- The Dormant Asset Scheme Act timeframe and how it will affect probate professionals
- Obligations of an Executor and implications for Beneficiaries and probate practitioners in administering the Estate
- Best practice and due diligence in locating assets and administering estates
The session will take place from 10.30am until 12 noon on the 15th June, with registration from 10.00am.
Tickets:
HLS Members Free of Charge
Non-Members – £10 (An invoice will be sent separately)
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We look forward to seeing you there!
