Upcoming events and webinars
Webinar: Contentious probate for non-contentious probate lawyers (OnDemand)
Seminar: Professor King and topical issues in Private Client practice (September / October 2019)
Elderly and vulnerable client care conference (18 October 2019, London)
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Law Society welcomes u-turn on probate fees hike
On 12 October, Justice Secretary Robert Buckland announced that the proposals to increase probate fees will be withdrawn. The news was welcomed by the Law Society of England and Wales, which ran a campaign to stop the fee hike
Deputyship fee refund scheme launched
On 4 October 2019, the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) launched a scheme to refund those who may have paid more than they should for deputyship fees.
Court of Protection mediation pilot
A nationwide mediation pilot was launched on 1 October 2019, to evaluate the impact of mediation on Court of Protection proceedings.
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
The small print
The Competition and Market Authority’s recent market study into the care home industry found that people are not being treated fairly. Caroline Bielanska presents a guide to the care home contract terms that are likely to be unfair, and what you can do if you encounter them
OnDemand seminar: Practical inheritance tax update
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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