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The latest online articles, exclusively for Private Client Solicitors Section members
Will written on food box found valid
Rajinder Rai looks at the High Court decision regarding the estate of Malcolm Chenery, whose will was written on the back of two cardboard food boxes
Property, probate and insights for professional executor
Darren Leggett, co-founder of probate property experts and Law Society partner, PLG, shares why he believes that getting the right support can help the probate process run smoothly
Morris v Morris and the issue of assisted dying
Rajinder Rai looks into the recent judgment in Morris v Morris
How potential inheritance tax changes call for greater care with will writing
With potential inheritance tax changes on the horizon, it’s never been more important to get will writing right. Doug Hargrove, of Law Society partner, the National Wills Register, explains
Latest 'Back to Basics'
Our 'Back to Basics' section takes one key issue and provides extensive practical details to ensure you're up to speed and confident in your knowledge.
Back to Basics: Severance of joint tenancy
Chris Claxton-Shirley looks at severance of joint tenancy
Back to Basics: Heritage assets
Sarah Murphy examines the inheritance tax implications of historic estates and national treasures
Back to Basics: Online Court of Protection applications
Emma Tante explains how to use the Court of Protection’s online system
Back to Basics: Trusts buying properties
Katy Withers and Erin Abul examine the growing trend of trusts acquiring property, and the advantages and disadvantages that this brings
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