All Feature articles – Page 33
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FeatureThe estate is not enough
We have all seen wills in which beneficiaries question whether the existence of the transferable nil-rate band changes the amount payable under a nil-rate band legacy. Paul Saunders assesses what happens where the estate is insufficient to satisfy the legacy in any event
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FeatureRules of engagement
Fiona du Feu talks to practitioners Clare King of Clarion Solicitors and Rachel Roche of Roche Legal about how they have managed the ethical challenges around client care during the pandemic
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FeatureDouble trouble
The same income may be taxed twice when the UK and other countries are involved – so it is important to understand possible tax relief through double tax agreements, explains Alberto Perez Cedillo
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FeaturePutting it away
David Cummins discusses some important points to consider when planning for your own retirement
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FeatureCloud technology promotes more agility for conveyancing firms
Bronwyn Townsend, Senior Marketing Manager at InfoTrack, considers how technology can assist conveyancers with high volumes of work while social distancing restrictions are still in place
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FeatureRokkan a hard place
Roman Kubiak discusses an interesting probate case in which the surviving spouse circumvented Norwegian succession rules after acquiring Anglo-Welsh domicile.
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FeatureMoney matters
Alison Matthews reflects on the key changes in anti-money laundering compliance since publication of the Legal Sector Affinity Group guidance.
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FeatureEthical imperatives
Julie Norris and Jessica Clay consider SRA entity regulation and the imperative to create an ethical (ergo, compliant) legal workplace.
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FeatureCause for complaint
One year on from the first pandemic lockdown, Steve Pearson considers some of the issues arising in client care and complaints-handling as we emerge from the third lockdown.
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FeatureAll hands on tech
Olly Thornton-Berry looks at the use of new technologies in the fight against fraud and money laundering.
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FeatureAll well and good
The pandemic has highlighted the importance of good mental health and resilience both in and out of the office. Bronwen Still and Lucinda Soon consider your obligations.
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FeaturePost-renewal analysis: April 2021
Ryan Senior, senior vice president at Paragon International Insurance Brokers, offers his analysis of the professional indemnity insurance (PII) market, and gives his top tips for your firm.
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FeatureSelling your story
Bob Spence explains ‘storytelling selling’, an engaging way to communicate with clients virtually
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FeaturePress play
Victoria Moffatt explains how law firm leaders can harness the power of media relations to market their firms and increase their reach
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FeaturePlatform for success
Lucy Trevelyan sits down with Rod Waldie, CEO of Gateley, and finds out how it has added a number of diverse services to its portfolio since it became an alternative business structure
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FeatureThe personal touch
James Dawes explains how you can strengthen your interview and onboarding processes whilst conducting them virtually
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FeatureUnder lock and key
Keeping your software up to date and securing your home router are some of Jo-Anne Wild’s tips for ensuring your data is safe while working from home