Upcoming events and webinars
Double regional seminars: Tax law and trust creation (April/May 2020)
Double regional seminars: Gifting homes and private client hot topics (September 2020)
Private Client Section annual conference (26 June 2020, London)
Webinar: The law behind trusts (31 March 2020)
Private Client section elderly and vulnerable client care conference (16 October 2020)
Webinar: Contentious probate for non-contentious probate lawyers (OnDemand)
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) advice and updates
We know members will have questions about the implications of COVID-19. We’re keeping the coronavirus situation under review. Our online resources will be updated regularly to reflect the most recent guidance
New forms to apply for a grant of representation
On 23 March 2020, HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS) launched new standard grant of representation application forms for legal professionals.
Library FAQ: mutual wills
Our Library team explains where to find details of commentary and precedents for mutual wills.
A place in the sun
Angharad Lynn looks at the issues involved when succession planning for clients with homes abroad
Second time around
Using case studies, Charlotte Pollard and Sofia Thomas consider the range of tax and estate planning issues for clients remarrying or divorcing later in life, and flag the common pitfalls to avoid
Plenary: Good as golden
At the Private Client Section annual conference, Lesley King provided her yearly update on private client law and practice, covering the residence nil-rate band, the importance of the ‘golden rule’, and an urgent Court of Protection application
Private Client Section: Older or incapable client double regional seminars (February 2020)
Download the slide and notes from this Feb 2020 double seminar which focused on support for older or incapable clients, and which was delivered by two of the top solicitors in private client law.
Cross border conference: The new international landscape (6 March 2020, London)
Our 2020 cross border conference will help you to keep on top of the increasingly complex and changing environment of international private client work.
OnDemand seminar: Practical inheritance tax update 2019
Listen and view on demand this Private Client Section seminar which will provide you with a practical update on early 2019 changes affecting inheritance tax.
OnDemand seminar: Deathbed wills – preparing wills at the end of life
This seminar was the first part of our Private Client Section elderly client double seminar.
We've gathered our top articles from PS on management in private client practice. ith 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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