Features
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FeatureWill they, won’t they?
As practitioners continue to debate the proposed changes to wills law – and await the government’s response – Diana Bentley examines the possible impact of the new legal regime
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FeatureConsequences of conflict
Oksana Voinarovska, with Alberto Perez Cedillo, examines how the Russia-Ukraine war has impacted succession and estate planning for Ukrainian nationals
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FeatureFinding relief
John D. Bunker and Laura Colville look at the upcoming changes to inheritance tax regarding property relief
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FeatureBalancing the books
Is your firm wrestling with residual balances? Jane Farr advises you on how to best deal with them now – and avoid them in the future
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FeatureDirect dealing
Stacey Bryant and James Pantling-Skeet explain what direct payments are and how they work – and explore the implications of Calderdale v Lumb
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FeatureDigital doubts?
Are electronic wills the future, or does going digital put some clients at greater risk of coercion and undue influence? Andrew Hitchon looks at the issues
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FeatureEthics in: Will drafting
Drafting a will is always a sensitive business. Melissa Maple, Emma Bhuttae and Cian Jones explore the ethics of will preparation, and the considerations and challenges it involves
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FeatureLitigation friend
Sarah Clarke explains the process of working with the Official Solicitor, where the Official Solicitor acts as litigation friend in financial remedy proceedings
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FeatureFinancial foresight
Two recent court judgments have important implications for strategic estate planning. Chris Fairhurst shares a practical perspective for private client solicitors