All Feature articles – Page 66

  • Julie Butler
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    Country life

    2020-02-13T00:00:00Z

    With the Office of Tax Simplification’s review of lifetime gifts and an ageing farming population, farmers will be considering making lifetime gifts and taking advantage of reliefs while still available. Julie Butler and Fred Butler look at areas of concern for the adviser

  • Alberto Perez Cedillo
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    DAC in the game

    2020-02-13T00:00:00Z

    A new European directive seeks to boost transparency and to tackle what it sees as aggressive cross-border tax planning, by placing reporting obligations on intermediaries and taxpayers. Alberto Perez Cedillo explains

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    Generation gaps

    2020-02-13T00:00:00Z

    Paul Maddock discusses some of the legal and social issues faced by older LGBT+ people that can often be overlooked by private client solicitors

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    Get the message

    2020-02-13T00:00:00Z

    In the second of a two-part article on effective client communication, Fiona du Feu looks at the different – and not always obvious – ways in which clients may be vulnerable, and how your firm can best support them

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    Instruction manual

    2020-02-13T00:00:00Z

    Private client solicitors are increasingly requesting capacity assessments for their clients. Sophie O’Connell discusses how to instruct a mental capacity assessor with Judy Wurr and Sarah Post, both experienced independent mental capacity assessors

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    Junior league

    2020-02-13T00:00:00Z

    An anonymous junior lawyer lists some of the things they wish they’d known when first starting out in their career in private client practice

  • Paul Saunders
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    Let it be

    2020-02-13T00:00:00Z

    In a sluggish property market, it may be tempting for fiduciaries to let a property rather than allow it to stand empty and drain the value of an estate. But, as Paul Saunders explains, there are issues to consider, and regulatory and financial implications if you get it wrong 

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    Needs must

    2020-02-13T00:00:00Z

    For parents of children with learning needs, planning for the time when they are no longer able to care for them can be daunting and difficult. Nick Latimir, who has a child with autism, details some of the options available 

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    A place in the sun

    2020-02-13T00:00:00Z

    Angharad Lynn looks at the issues involved when succession planning for clients with homes abroad

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    Prep talk

    2020-02-13T00:00:00Z

    Caroline Woodham reviews the second edition of a practical guide to preparing a will and avoiding the issues that can lead to litigation

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    Reaching for the STARs

    2020-01-20T07:00:00Z

    Frank Maher outlines an action plan for COLPs and risk directors responsible for implementing the new SRA Standards and Regulations (STARs)

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    Law firms – #metoo?

    2020-01-20T06:30:00Z

    Peter Scott and Polly Rodway consider your regulatory obligations in the face of bullying and harassment allegations

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    Rise above

    2020-01-20T06:00:00Z

    Eleanor Evans looks at managing the risks involved in probate and estate administration 

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    A question of ethics

    2020-01-20T05:30:00Z

    Rebecca Atkinson road-tests some ethical issues which may arise in your firm and highlights what you should be considering in similar scenarios

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    10 steps to stop fraud

    2020-01-20T05:00:00Z

    Anti-money laundering is very much on the radar for the Solicitors Regulation Authority in 2020. Amy Bell recommends a focus on 10 key things to protect your firm

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    Accidental interests in possession

    2020-01-15T10:11:00Z

    Lesley King considers why it’s important to think through the inheritance tax consequences of giving a right to occupy.

  • Kiran Purewal
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    In balance

    2020-01-14T00:00:00Z

    Supporting work-life balance in your firm can help you attract and retain the best people and create an inclusive and high-performing workplace. Kiran Purewal offers her top tips 

  • David Farquarson
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    Bright spark

    2020-01-14T00:00:00Z

    David Farquharson co-founded Ignition Law to support start-up businesses. Lucy Trevelyan talks to him about starting up his own business, and how recruitment and culture have supported success

  • John Niland
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    Worthy cause

    2020-01-14T00:00:00Z

    In the second of his series on self-worth, John Niland looks at how law firm partners and managers can develop self-worth in others, and the benefits this can bring to your business

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    Come together

    2020-01-14T00:00:00Z

    Martin Griffiths and Sally Calverley provide an introduction to collaboration in law firms, from the hurdles to the benefits