The Law Society has issued a new practice note which deals with some of the issues that may arise in private international law when an individual living or owning property abroad loses mental capacity, providing guidance on the international aspects of enduring powers of attorney, lasting powers of attorney and deputyships.
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Rajinder Rai looks into the recent judgment in Morris v Morris
Identify the key considerations and processes to meet the needs of clients when it comes to administering and distributing their assets after death. This series of bitesize videos, exclusive to Private Client Solicitors Section members, is delivered by experts to support you in giving the best possible legal advice to ...
In his Comment for the March edition of PS, Private Client Section chair Simon Leney discussed the review, currently underway, of the relationship between the Law Society’s Section committees and the Society. The Law Society is committed to retaining and developing relationships with expert practitioners, so we can bring you ...
Filippo Noseda presents a personal perspective on why the EU’s plans on the registration of trusts take the wrong approach, and the significant impact they could have on privacy for EU citizens
The trend towards tax transparency continues, with a new global standard for the exchange of information between tax authorities, just a year after the end of Swiss banking secrecy. David Searle explains what it means for clients with assets abroad