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Soon, pensions will be liable to inheritance tax. James Corcoran, from Law Society partner Lumin Wealth, explains what you should be doing as solicitors to get ahead of the changes
Join us for a discussion regarding the removal of Trustees with a particular focus on mental capacity Deadline for bookings is 30 September 2025
Join our expert-led session for a step-by-step case study from client’s instructions, to issue, to negotiations with the Official Solicitor, to final order. Registration for this event will close at 11.59pm on Wednesday 24 September.
The Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) know the delays are frustrating for customers and it is committed to reducing the time it is currently taking to register lasting powers of attorney (LPA).
In a fast-evolving world, where advances in technology, world events and developing societal perceptions are all contributing to change, thriving private client law practitioners are realising the importance of using technology to update and optimise client communication methods, explains Craig Matthews of LEAP Legal Software
Paused in 2019, the Law Commission have restarted a project to review proposed reforms to laws around making a will