All Feature articles – Page 103
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Litigation Funding magazine: 40% discount for Section members
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Third party funder hits back at court fee rises
John Kingston, head of investments at dispute resolution funder Vannin Capital, suggests what litigators can be doing now to mitigate the court fees hike
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Ready and willing
Will-writing and estate administration offer steady income for firms, but the risks of exposure to negligence claims have discouraged many from this work. Mark Baxter offers a best practice guide to avoiding these risks and safely pursuing this profitable source of revenue
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Off limits
There are circumstances under which it is necessary to apply for a limited grant of administration. David King provides an overview of the grant ad colligenda bona, and a practical guide to obtaining it
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It’s my life
Cilla Wright discusses her work as an independent mental capacity advocate, and why professionals should not lose sight of the basic principles of the Mental Capacity Act when dealing with vulnerable people
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Holding ground
The beneficial interest in land owned by two or more people can be held in different ways with different implications on the death of one of the co-owners. Ian Bond and Gary Rycroft look at the issues to consider and the obligations of private client practitioners
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Saving grace
Individual savings accounts have for some time been considered the investment wrapper of choice for long-term saving, but Patrick Connolly argues that, following last year’s radical shake-up of the rules, pensions may now be the more attractive and effective option
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Raising the FBAR
Many private client solicitors will now be familiar with FATCA reporting obligations. But, as Antony Eminowicz explains, your US clients may also be required by law to disclose details of their foreign bank accounts – and the deadline is looming
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A delicate jurisdiction
Philip D’Arcy looks at the court’s powers to remove a trustee or personal representative
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Gaining currency
Digital assets are an increasingly commonplace reality of will-drafting, but one type with which practitioners may be less familiar is the cryptocurrency, such as Bitcoin. Ian Bond and Lucy Obrey explain what solicitors need to know about this emerging trend
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Back to Basics: Stamp duty land tax
Marlon Appleton provides a practical and detailed guide to SDLT for private client practitioners, as it relates to companies and gifting property, gifting between spouses, trustees, and options to purchase in wills
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Age old problem
Lucy Trevelyan examines the role of private client practitioners in cases of elder abuse, and looks at whether changing the safeguarding procedures will help or hinder vulnerable people – and their solicitors
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Kerry Underwood on surviving budgeting: post-issue
In the second part of his series on surviving the cost budgeting process, Kerry Underwood looks at post-issue proceedings
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Kerry Underwood on surviving budgeting: pre-action
Kerry Underwood offers advice on managing the pre-action stage post-Mitchell and Denton , in the first of a two-part series on surviving the costs budgeting process
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Sit up and take notice
Notices to complete are becoming more common in the newly buoyant property market, in which clients on both sides are eager to complete quickly. Richard Bagwell explains what they are and how they work
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New world order
In the first of our new series on land law in different jurisdictions, Michelle Hill outlines the conveyancing system in New Zealand
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Water line
The new Flood Re scheme, covering insurance for properties at risk of flooding, is expected to come into force in July. Jo Morgan looks at recent developments to the scheme, and outlines practice points for practitioners
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Leading light
Throughout its 50 years, the Law Commission has recommended reform in a number of aspects of the law relating to property. Julia Jarzabkowski and Kieran Wilson provide an overview of its most recent projects
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Enquire within
The Commercial Property Standard Enquiries, first introduced in 2002, helped reduce delays and expense in commercial transactions. But, asks Warren Gordon, are they still fit for purpose in today’s market?