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NewsProbate.Auction & Resi.Auction – Private Client Section supporters
Law Society Private Client Section supporter Probate.Auction explains how they can help solicitors navigate difficult probate sales: At Probate.Auction, we specialise in the sale of probate and estate-related property - and we do it in a way that delivers speed, certainty and maximum value for clients and ...
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NewsAccessing your benefits as a Section member
As a Section member, you can access premium online content and come to inclusive events and webinars.
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NewsPrivate Client Members’ Lounge prize draw winner
Thank you to everyone who visited the Private Client Members’ Lounge in association with Bequeathed at our recent Private Client annual conference, for a chance to network with members and take part in our photo booth prize draw. We are delighted to announce the winner of the photo booth prize ...
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NewsTemporary changes to the probate service
From 14 February 2024, HMCTS will be temporarily changing the opening hours for the probate enquiry phoneline
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NewsThe Law Commission announces new consultation into digital wills and marriage law
The Law Commission last sought views about these topics in 2017.
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NewsZenplans - Private Client Section supporter
Our paperless society and growing digital footprints are having a profound effect on estate planning and administration. We believe this calls for a fresh approach to how people organise their affairs. Introducing Zenplans - your gateway to revolutionising client relationships across generations through cutting-edge digital organisation. Designed ...
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NewsMelinda Giles, PCS committee member, featured on BBC Breakfast to discuss LPAs
Following a report about lasting powers of attorney and dementia, Melinda Giles pressed the importance of sorting an LPA early, picking the right attorney and getting advice from a specialised solicitor.
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NewsMinistry of Justice decides not to proceed with small payments scheme
Following a consultation, the MoJ will not change the Mental Capacity Act in contrast with our response.
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Law Commission restarts wills reform project
Paused in 2019, the Law Commission have restarted a project to review proposed reforms to laws around making a will
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NewsInvestment by attorneys in discretionary management schemes clarified by OPG
The Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) has agreed to change its guidance on express provision for the management of investments via a discretionary investment provider within a financial lasting power of attorney (LPA).
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NewsProbate fee rise must reflect changes to the service
The Ministry of Justice has announced a fee increase for all users.
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NewsRemote witnessing of wills extended by two years
The government has extended the legislation to January 2024.
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NewsWills and Inheritance Quality Scheme re-accreditation
Access our new training courses through Law Society Learning
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NewsSurvey: Women in leadership in law – compensation and benefits
Take part in an anonymous survey to help Thomson Reuters investigate market trends in the role of compensation and women in leadership.
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NewsImprovements to MyHMCTS for probate practitioners
HMCTS is making improvements to the online probate service. Users should submit or delete cases by 19 August, to avoid having to create a new application.
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NewsDelays to lasting power of attorney applications
The Office of the Public Guardian has warned of signifcant delays.
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NewsSurviving the perfect storm: how client funding options will improve your bottom line
With law firms anticipating a drop in income of up to 20%, Jim Sisson, finance director at Tower Street Finance, explains how working with an innovative probate lender that truly understands the sector benefits both your private client practice and your client.
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NewsPodcast: Professor King’s spotlight on the Law Society’s video wills guidance
Professor Lesley King puts her spotlight on the new video will witnessing process and the Law Society’s guidance. She explains the background, impact and risks to consider related to the video execution of wills plus suggested solutions.
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NewsTemporary SDLT holiday for residential buyers until March 2021
On 8 July 2020, the Chancellor of the Exchequer announced temporary increases to the stamp duty land tax nil rate bands for residential property.