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Gain in Spain?

2021-02-16T00:00:00Z

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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Lasting impressions

2021-02-16T00:00:00Z

Alberto Perez Cedillo looks at the equivalents to lasting powers of attorney across the world

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Taxing disposals

2021-02-16T00:00:00Z

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

2021-02-16T00:00:00Z

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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Simply topping

2021-02-16T00:00:00Z

Fiona Heald presents a guide to the sometimes complex rules around third-party top-up fees for care payments

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Book review: Doing the deed

2021-02-16T00:00:00Z

Gareth Marland reviews the latest release by Professor Lesley King on varying the distribution of an estate after death

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Charity case

2021-02-16T00:00:00Z

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 promote ...

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Trust the process

2021-02-16T00:00:00Z

Kirsten Franklin presents a back-to-basics guide on running trusts, and the compliance aspects to be aware of

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Safe from harm

2021-02-16T00:00:00Z

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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Swift justice

2021-02-16T00:00:00Z

Swift v Carpenter provides welcome guidance for injury claimants who need to purchase more expensive property, says Laura Scantlebury

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A shot in the arm

2021-02-16T00:00:00Z

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

Opinion

Shoots of spring

2021-02-16T00:00:00Z

It’s been a long, dark January. But Kate Mahon is optimistic for the future