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FeatureFault lines
Suzanne O’Hara looks at some of the common errors made in stamp duty land tax, and how these can be addressed
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Sign of things to come
Richard Oliphant looks at how e-signing platforms like Adobe Sign and DocuSign will underpin HM Land Registry’s plans to digitalise conveyancing and land registration in England and Wales
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PII renewal – getting the best deal
Piers Winton considers the current landscape for PII renewal and gives some tips on getting the best deal for your firm.
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Clash of the trustees - removing a trustee with competing interests
Roman Kubiak discusses the January 2021 decision of HHJ David Cooke in Manton v Manton , in which he removed a trustee of a family trust for breach of the “conflict rule”.
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Rectification of post-death variations: check and re-check
Lesley King addresses a recent judgment involving a successful claim for a rectification of a deed of variation, which emphasises the importance of good communication between professionals.
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Your regulatory questions answered
Our Practice Advice Service answers some commonly asked questions on compliance matters.
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On the Beach, out of jurisdiction
The rules on when claimants need to seek court permission to serve proceedings out of jurisdiction changed on 1 January 2021. Henk Soede, barrister at 1 Chancery Lane chambers, looks at a recent case where permission was granted.
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Dubious investment schemes: too good to be true?
Rina Amin, risk and compliance solicitor at Howard Kennedy, shares tips on how to spot a dubious investment scheme.
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Simply topping
Fiona Heald presents a guide to the sometimes complex rules around third-party top-up fees for care payments
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Trust the process
Kirsten Franklin presents a back-to-basics guide on running trusts, and the compliance aspects to be aware of
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Swift justice
Swift v Carpenter provides welcome guidance for injury claimants who need to purchase more expensive property, says Laura Scantlebury
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Lasting impressions
Alberto Perez Cedillo looks at the equivalents to lasting powers of attorney across the world
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Safe from harm
Sophie O’Connell explores some of the ways deputies and attorneys can protect clients from financial fraud. Rick Kent then provides practical tips and advice on how your firm can protect itself and its clients from cybercrime
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Gain in Spain?
Álvaro Aznar Azcárate looks at estate planning for clients with assets in Spain – specifically, the pros and cons of having either one UK worldwide will, or a separate will for the Spanish assets
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Taxing disposals
In April 2020, the rules for paying capital gains tax on the sale of UK residential property changed, with the tax becoming payable upfront. Paul Saunders explains some of the ways it affects personal representatives and trustees
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Keeping close
How can you ensure that your trainees learn relevant skills, now that working from home has largely replaced previously office-based activities? Fiona du Feu explains how you can overcome the practical difficulties as much as you can
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Charity case
Recent research has shown that charitable gifts in wills have increased by over 50% since the pandemic, and a legacy boom in the coming years is also expected. Katherine Ellis explains how you can ensure charitable gifts are made correctly in wills, and how private client solicitors can help ...
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Book review: Doing the deed
Gareth Marland reviews the latest release by Professor Lesley King on varying the distribution of an estate after death
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A shot in the arm
While the announcement of three COVID-19 vaccines has been celebrated across the world, there are many considerations for attorneys and deputies to consider for people who lack mental capacity to consent to be vaccinated. Craig Ward explains
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Back to Basics: Liabilities in estate administration
Lesley King looks at the rules governing payment of debts and liabilities during the administration of estates, including a number of example scenarios and relevant case law.
