All Feature articles – Page 54
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FeatureIn a bind: drafting deadlines for conditional gifts in a will
Lesley King comments on a case where the time to comply with the condition of a will expired before the beneficiaries were aware of it – and on Scarle v Scarle, which dealt with deaths in uncertain order.
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FeatureMaking a lasting power of attorney – getting it right first time
Laura Crouch and Shahzad Aziz from the Office of the Public Guardian offer top tips to speed up the process of setting up a lasting power of attorney.
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FeatureSolicitors charges – the Ombudsman’s view
The Legal Ombudsman explains its updated costs guidance.
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FeatureHow to approach insurance renewal – a guide for practice managers
As the October deadline for professional indemnity insurance renewal approaches, Martin MacHale offers a guide on how to make sure your firm is properly supported in case of potential claims – and why you should not leave renewal to the last minute.
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FeatureSDT cases update
Nigel West, partner at RadcliffesLeBrasseur, provides an update on recent Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal cases.
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FeaturePPI: my firm’s approach
Ian Bond discusses the steps his firm has taken ahead of the 29 August deadline for payment protection insurance claims.
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FeatureSafety first
Melinda Giles provides a comprehensive guide to the safeguarding process for adults and what you can do if you have a concern about a vulnerable client
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FeatureBroader horizons
Are you considering retirement, or just feeling dissatisfied with a career only as a solicitor, and thinking about exploring other opportunities? Rachel Brushfield looks at some of the different career options open to senior solicitors
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FeatureBack to Basics: Residence and domicile
Jo Summers goes back to basics on residence and domicile
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FeatureMoney talks
Charlotte Pisuto discusses new guidance from the Office of the Public Guardian for attorneys and deputies on making investment decisions for vulnerable people
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FeatureWalking the tightrope
It can be difficult for smaller firms to stay on top of the regulations relating to legal practice. As the SRA prepares to launch its new Standards and Regulations this autumn, Matthew Moore presents a guide to the key compliance issues you need to know about
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FeatureIt takes two
Using a real-life case study of a complex estate, Charlotte Pollard and Sofia Thomas explain how solicitor and tax adviser working together and taking a holistic approach can reap benefits for clients
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FeatureState of independence
The SRA introduces a new “independent solicitor” model this November, which will allow solicitors to provide legal services on a freelance basis. But how will the model work in practice, and could it be for you? Marzena Lipman takes a closer look
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FeatureSuccession planning
Nicole Gallop Mildon and Álvaro Aznar Azcárate discuss the European succession certificate, introduced by the Brussels IV Regulation, which allows for the member state with jurisdiction over succession to confirm the status of heirs and executors. What do you need to know, and what problems might it pose?
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FeatureAML matters
Sarah Mumford talks to Colette Best, new director of anti-money laundering at the Solicitors Regulation Authority
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FeatureA matter of principle
Francis Dingwall argues that the revised ‘SRA Principles’ do not provide the sort of ethical code solicitors need