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In principle

2016-11-15T16:38:00Z

The courts are increasingly willing to entertain proprietary estoppel claims and to hone the various limbs of the law. George Mallet examines two recent Court of Appeal decisions

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New habits

2016-11-15T16:37:00Z

Philip Giles explains how private client, property and family departments can best work together when advising co-habitees

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Blue Skype thinking

2016-11-15T16:36:00Z

Internet-based services can deliver better quality at lower cost – and are suitable for a wider range of client groups than most lawyers think. Vicky Ling explains which groups can benefit and provides advice on setting up such a service

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Dignity in death

2016-11-15T00:00:00Z

Digital autopsies, where the deceased is scanned using a CT scanner, areless invasive than traditional post-mortems, and can provide a cause of death in over 70 per cent of cases. Claire Walker explains

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Give to receive

2016-11-15T00:00:00Z

Whether through ad hoc charitable donations or a strategic programme of philanthropy, clients in Britain have a long history of ‘giving back’. Alana Petraske and Christopher Groves look at the options, and the tax reliefs available

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The main event

2016-11-15T00:00:00Z

Events can help you promote your firm to new and existing clients, and build relationships – but only if you do it well. Annaliese Fiehn provides her top tips for planning an event

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Wind up

2016-11-15T00:00:00Z

In the first of a two-part article, Jo Summers explains the various ways in which a trust may be brought to end and the key considerations for trustees

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The acid test

2016-11-15T00:00:00Z

Henrietta Mason considers recent developments in case law surrounding testamentary capacity, including the test for capacity, the burden of proof, the nature of understanding required, and mental disorders that might affect capacity

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Screen savers

2016-11-15T00:00:00Z

In an ever-changing digital world, it is becoming increasingly important to make arrangements for the future protection of digital assets, including online accounts. Nick Wenban-Smith provides a practical guide

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Climbing the ladder

2016-11-15T00:00:00Z

Gary Rycroft welcomes plans by the Solicitors Regulation Authority to reform the route to qualification, especially if it can stimulate and promote social mobility within the profession

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Give a little

2016-11-15T00:00:00Z

Legacy giving is increasingly important to charities, but only 6.3 per cent of the population leaves a charitable will. Research by Remember A Charity offers useful insights into how solicitors can promote charitable giving to clients, says Rob Cope