Webinar: Rights of the older person (9 September 2021)
Older and vulnerable client care conference (October 2021)
Webinar: Creating trusts in lifetime (OnDemand)
Webinar: Estate planning for vulnerable children (OnDemand)
Webinar: Deathbed gifts (OnDemand)
Webinar: Bereavement soft skills for private client solicitors (OnDemand)
Webinar: A practical toolkit for coronavirus (OnDemand)
Webinar: Looking after vulnerable clients that want to co-habit (OnDemand)
Webinar: An introduction to the law behind trusts (OnDemand)
Webinar: Contentious probate for non-contentious probate lawyers (OnDemand)
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We've gathered our top articles from PS on management in private client practice. With articles on everything from setting prices, to complaints handling, our collection will help you ensure your firm or practice area runs efficiently and effectively for your people and clients.
Shock of the new
The business of death is changing, as technology alters the way people are living their lives. How long before blockchain technology, e-signatures and chatbots become common on the private client stage? What else is waiting in the wings? Grania Langdon-Down investigates
Raised voices
Communication is a critical factor in many complaints relating to legal services, according to a recent report by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. Fiona du Feu examines 10 common communication areas that can make a difference
Meet our committee
The committee supports the development of the future strategy of the Section and enhancement of the services already offered to members.
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Wills and Inheritance Quality Scheme re-accreditation
Access our new training courses through Law Society Learning
Survey: 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.
Improvements 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.
Giving it up
A recent case involving a law firm that refused to renounce acting as professional executor ended up with it being removed by the High Court and a hefty legal bill to pay. Julie Man explains what you should do if faced with a similar request to renounce your executorship
Stamp it out
Lesley King unpicks the myriad of stamp duty land tax issues for trustees and beneficiaries
A shot in the arm
While the announcement of three COVID-19 vaccines has been celebrated across the world, there are many considerations for attorneys and deputies to consider for people who lack mental capacity to consent to be vaccinated. Craig Ward explains
Annual conference (1 and 2 July 2021)
Equip yourself with latest developments in private client work at our 2021 annual conference.
Webinar: Private Client Section – inheritance tax planning in 2021 (OnDemand)
With changes to capital taxes likely, how should we be advising clients on inheritance tax (IHT) mitigation in 2021? Join our webinar for a practical focus on IHT planning in extraordinary times.
Cross border conference (25 March 2021)
Our 2021 cross border conference will help you to keep on top of the increasingly complex and changing environment of international private client work. The event takes place online.
Double regional seminars: Tax law and trust creation (June 2020)
Our Private Client Section regional double seminars are normally a great opportunity both learn and to get together over wine and snacks. COVID-19 has postponed our face to face events, but our learning and networking will continue using our new online interactive webinar platform.
