Upcoming events and webinars
Private Client section elderly and vulnerable client care conference (16 October 2020)
Private Client Section annual conference (26 June 2020, London)
Private Client Section: Older or incapable client double regional seminars (February 2020)
Cross border conference: The new international landscape (6 March 2020, London)
Webinar: Contentious probate for non-contentious probate lawyers (OnDemand)
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Partners to inherit more from intestate estates
From 6 February, spouses or civil partners with children will be able to inherit £270,000 from intestate estates.
Updated anti-money laundering regulations from January 2020
The EU’s 5th Money Laundering Directive came into force on 10 January 2020.
Equal inheritance tax for EU and non-EU taxpayers
Spain’s highest court has considered that Spanish inheritance tax rules discriminate against non-EU residents. Alberto Perez Cedillo summarises the decision.
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
Red flags
Mariel Stringer-Fehlow outlines her tips and practical advice for trustees on spotting the early warning signs of a matter turning contentious, using four common scenarios
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.
OnDemand seminar: Constructive methods to successfully navigate the CoP and beyond
This seminar was the second part of our Private Client Section elderly client double seminar.
OnDemand case law seminar: Constructive methods to successfully navigate the CoP and beyond
Recorded: 31 January 2019Venue: The Law Society, 113 Chancery Lane, LondonSRA competency: A2, B1 and B2
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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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