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FeatureProfessional benefits?
Should law professionals be concerned about the recent growth in unregulated providers of will writing and estate planning services? Diana Bentley examines the evidence
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FeatureBlood money
The government recently confirmed that all payments from the Infected Blood Compensation Scheme will be fully exempt from inheritance tax. Jade Gani has the details
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FeatureBroadening horizons
Faye Hall outlines some of the additional, non-legal services that can help private client lawyers, and how to build a wider network of professional relationships
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FeatureSecuring a digital legacy
Angharad Lynn examines the legal position of digital assets, since the implementation of the Property (Digital Assets etc) Act 2025
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FeatureA good investment?
Alison Craggs considers the practicalities and the tax implications of gifting investment property to children
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FeatureHeir hunters
What should executors and administrators do to find missing or unknown beneficiaries? Diva Shah has some advice
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FeatureWhy Mazur matters
The recent Mazur judgment represents a significant turning point in the practical interpretation of how law firms conduct litigation. Paul Bennett, who acted in the case, outlines the issues and challenges ahead
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FeaturePension problems?
With unused pensions set to become subject to inheritance tax, John D. Bunker and Laura Colville explain the implications this has for probate work and lifetime planning
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FeatureTrust the process
Ronnie Myers and Natalie Lim explain what you need to know following updates to the trust registration rules
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FeatureRenters rights
Alex Jeffery and Carly Jeffery look at what private client practitioners need to know about the Renters Rights Act
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FeatureWhat law firms can learn from big business failures
Karen Garthwaite looks at what law firms can learn from the financial failures of other professional services sectors
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FeatureWhat are the latest TRS changes?
Helen Forster looks at what the changes to the Trust Registration Service (TRS) mean for you and your firm’s reporting responsibilities
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FeatureFAQ: Do we have to keep a record of complaints?
Our Practice Advice Service answers a commonly asked question put to compliance officers for legal practice
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FeaturePAS FAQ: Receipts for a pecuniary legacy to a minor
Our Practice Advice Service answers a commonly asked questions by private client practitioners
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FeatureMazur: 5 key takeaways for social housing providers
Josephine Morton explores the implications of Mazur for social housing providers, its unanswered questions and what to watch out for as the appeal progresses
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FeatureNine risk and compliance stories you may have missed
SRA prosecution failures, a grab for interest on client accounts and a renewed focus on compliance roles – catch up on this month’s top news for risk and compliance professionals
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FeatureBalancing act
Douglas Russell and Sally Jones consider the key financial and regulatory challenges for law firms in 2026 and what you can do to set your firm apart in the year ahead
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FeatureRisky business
Although the Solicitors Regulation Authority has backed away from sweeping changes to client accounts, it is still considering alternatives to protecting client money. Sean Hankin and Liz Bond explain
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FeaturePrescription for change
Elizabeth Rimmer explores the findings of LawCare’s latest Life in the Law report
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FeatureDevil in the detail
Amy Wren proposes eight practical steps you can take to ensure compliance with the new Employment Rights Act