Features

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Taking the register

2021-11-16T00:00:00Z

Christopher Salomons looks at the latest position of the Trust Registration Service – what trusts to register, what must be reported, and when by

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Benefit of discussion

2021-11-16T00:00:00Z

James Simpson and Lucie Glover provide a comprehensive guide to the range of welfare benefits available to older clients

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Made in China

2021-11-16T00:00:00Z

Alberto Perez Cedillo speaks to Peter Ni-Zhong, partner at Zhong Lun in Shanghai, about the private client landscape in China

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Identity politics

2021-11-16T00:00:00Z

Many will be familiar with when to obtain identification and verification for new clients, but if the relationship becomes a long-standing one, how often should you be monitoring this? Kate Burt explains 

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Taxing pensions

2021-11-16T00:00:00Z

Sarah Astley revisits spousal bypass trusts. They may have fallen out of favour, but she explains they are still relevant in today’s world of pension freedoms and a useful tax planning tool

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Into the woods

2021-11-16T00:00:00Z

Philip Whitcomb looks at possible inheritance tax relief in respect of woodlands

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Access all areas

2021-11-16T00:00:00Z

Rosie Harding and Sophie O’Connell of the CLARiTY project explain why the law – and legal information – remains inaccessible for many vulnerable people, and what we can do about it

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Home time

2021-11-16T00:00:00Z

With the rising cost of care and the impact of coronavirus, more older clients are looking to stay in their homes for longer. Cate Searle provides a guide to funding for care at home

Opinion

Goodbye, girl

2021-11-16T00:00:00Z

Kate Mahon discusses the transformative effect the recent loss of her dog, Tess, has had on her – and how it’s made her a better private client lawyer