All Feature articles – Page 80
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The Zen guide to Brexit
Valeria Mancheva outlines some valuable lessons on dealing with uncertainty.
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Brexit - the impact on market access for legal services
Katharina Kirchberger looks at third country lawyers’ practice rights and conditions for setting up a third country law firm in the EU and EFTA countries.
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What a relief
Business property relief is one of the most generous tax reliefs available in inheritance tax planning, but there are still several pitfalls to watch out for. David Thornber provides a guide
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Read the signs
Angela Johnson from the Office of the Public Guardian explains how to spot the signs of elder abuse
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Not over yet
The government may have dropped its planned hike in probate fees, but Gary Rycroft suspects it is not the last we’ll hear of the proposals
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Key to succession
2016 heralded change to Scotland’s laws of succession. Eleanor Kerr gives an overview of the new rules and an insight into the major succession law review to come
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Cross purposes
Alberto Perez Cedillo reports back from the latest Cross Border Conference, held at the Law Society in March
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Border patrols
Gill Steel looks at how practitioners in France, Spain and Italy have been handling cross-border estates since the EU Succession Regulation came into force almost two years ago, and offers some case studies addressing common practical problems
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Standard bearers
Sheree Green discusses a number of recent mental capacity cases that signpost best practice and offer guidance for professional deputies
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Band practice
The new residence nil-rate band is now with us. Lesley King looks at some of the problems that can arise in practice, and offers some practical case studies and solutions
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Will county court fees hike make the insolvency process more attractive?
Richard Gwynne. director of commercial recoveries at Spratt Endicott Solicitors, discusses increased court fees and the insolvency process.
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Contentious Probate Update - 2017 (part 2)
Roman Kubiak takes a look at some of the biggest and most relevant cases for practitioners to hit the legal headlines since the start of 2017, with claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 appearing particularly heavily.
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File audits - a positive experience
Hillary Stephenson explains another way of looking at file audits.
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Cobblers’ shoes - supplier due diligence by a law firm
Sarah Mumford and Gillian Watson look at the risks involved in supplier contracts.
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Contentious Probate Update - 2017 (part 1)
Roman Kubiak takes a look at some of the biggest and most relevant cases for practitioners to hit the legal headlines since the start of 2017, with claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 appearing particularly heavily.
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New rules on electronic track data in admiralty collision claims
Nerys Thomas looks at new guidance to practitioners about changes to CPR 61 (admiralty claims) and the expectations of the admiralty courts in collisions claims in which electronic track data is available.
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Taking shape
Getting your business structure right will help you with everything from achieving your goals and attracting external investment, to inspiring your people and planning for succession. Mark Waddilove outlines how to make the bests decision for your business
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Be prepared
Many law firms do not have an effective business continuity plan in place, imagining that insurance will cover them, or even that a real catastrophe could never happen to them. Lisa Hesketh explains why a plan is vital for every firm
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A tall order
Being served with a production order under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 can be a frightening experience. Paul Bennett explains how your firm can get prepared, and respond effectively and lawfully if you’re served