All Feature articles – Page 116
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FeatureThe leftovers
The self-certification amount of which firms can donate to charity without prior authorisation increased to £500 from 31 October 2014. Jacky Ellis outlines the rules for dealing with residual client account balances and provides some handy hints
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FeatureRoundtable: Jackson reforms and your practice part 1
It’s clear that 18 months on from the inception of the Jackson reforms, litigators are continuing to grapple with their practical impact. The CJS executive committee, plus some Section members, share their experiences on how they are tackling the problems the reforms have thrown up and how their practices have ...
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FeatureRoundtable: Jackson reforms and your practice part 2
The second part of our Section roundtable event discussing the practical impact of the Jackson reforms, with a link to a podcast recording
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FeatureSwings and roundabouts
Mark Carver looks at the effects of property booms and recessions on risk in conveyancing transactions, and what changes the future might bring
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FeatureFresh start
This year’s National Property Law Conference – the Property Section’s annual flagship event – looked to the future of conveyancing, and how practitioners can best prepare themselves for the coming years. Ian White reports back
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FeatureGreat expectations
In a rising market, the expectations placed on conveyancers, from not only clients, but also lenders, estate agents and mortgage brokers, can put a real strain on conveyancing practice. Paul Coombes explains how you can manage expectations and stay ahead
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FeatureCapital thinking
The recent changes to capital allowance rules have drastically affected how purchasers and sellers deal with commercial property transactions. Mark Tighe explains how the property practitioner now has a far more crucial role to play in the process
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FeatureAsk the experts
Roger Buston reviews a new multi-author title covering the practice of residential conveyancing, from compliance to clients, and from mortgage fraud to fees
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FeatureValue added
In the first of a new occasional series on social housing for property lawyers, Jennifer Robinson explains the key factors a commercial property lawyer has to consider when acting for Registered Providers who are acquiring land or property for development
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FeatureWe need to talk
Mediation can be a powerful tool for practitioners, especially in private client cases where family relationships are at risk. Viv Hulland outlines the case for sitting down and resolving issues by consensus
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FeatureAll that glitters
Simon Taube QC examines the conflict between the ‘golden rule’ and the solicitor’s duty to execute the will in a reasonable time
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FeatureStep change
The increase in divorce and resulting complex family structures is raising a new issue for will- writing and estate planning: providing for step-children. Fay Copeland and Caroline Cook examine the issues and solutions
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FeatureBend and flex
Too many solicitors rely too heavily on the transferrable nil-rate band to protect clients’ estates after death, says Stephen Haggett. Could flexible discretionary trusts be the answer?
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FeatureCourse of action
The Private Client Section’s new regional seminar series is now under way, and runs until March next year. Book now or miss out!
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FeatureLeft behind
The Presumption of Death Act came into force on 1 October 2014, allowing the family of a missing person to settle their estate and dissolve a marriage or civil partnership. Sarah Young explains the process
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FeatureMental notes
Helen Clarke reviews two new books aimed at providing practical support for solicitors on mental capacity and elderly client issues
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FeatureTrust issues
Your firm’s referral arrangements with financial advisers could have a very significant effect – for good or bad – on your relationship with clients. Mark Brownridge looks how to find your ideal referral partner, and how due diligence can help
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FeatureDarkening the door
Doorstep crime is an increasing problem, especially for vulnerable adults and the elderly. Ruth Andrews explains what it is, and how practitioners can spot the warning signs and help protect vulnerable clients
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FeatureBack to basics 34: Nil-rate band trusts
Simon Leney and Pippa Ward outline what NRB trusts are, how they are currently used, what the proposed changes to the regime are, and what this means for private client practitioners