All Private Client Solicitors articles
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FeatureProfessional benefits?
Should law professionals be concerned about the recent growth in unregulated providers of will writing and estate planning services? Diana Bentley examines the evidence
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FeatureBlood money
The government recently confirmed that all payments from the Infected Blood Compensation Scheme will be fully exempt from inheritance tax. Jade Gani has the details
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FeatureBroadening horizons
Faye Hall outlines some of the additional, non-legal services that can help private client lawyers, and how to build a wider network of professional relationships
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FeatureSecuring a digital legacy
Angharad Lynn examines the legal position of digital assets, since the implementation of the Property (Digital Assets etc) Act 2025
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FeatureA good investment?
Alison Craggs considers the practicalities and the tax implications of gifting investment property to children
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FeatureHeir hunters
What should executors and administrators do to find missing or unknown beneficiaries? Diva Shah has some advice
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FeatureWhy Mazur matters
The recent Mazur judgment represents a significant turning point in the practical interpretation of how law firms conduct litigation. Paul Bennett, who acted in the case, outlines the issues and challenges ahead
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FeaturePension problems?
With unused pensions set to become subject to inheritance tax, John D. Bunker and Laura Colville explain the implications this has for probate work and lifetime planning
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FeatureTrust the process
Ronnie Myers and Natalie Lim explain what you need to know following updates to the trust registration rules
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FeatureRenters rights
Alex Jeffery and Carly Jeffery look at what private client practitioners need to know about the Renters Rights Act
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Sponsored byWills and ways
Will Cook translates the key findings of The National Wills Report 2025 into practical strategies
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FeatureWhat are the latest TRS changes?
Helen Forster looks at what the changes to the Trust Registration Service (TRS) mean for you and your firm’s reporting responsibilities
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FeaturePAS FAQ: Receipts for a pecuniary legacy to a minor
Our Practice Advice Service answers a commonly asked questions by private client practitioners
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Sponsored byHow decisiveness can benefit probate practice
Daniel Marsden of Probate.Auction examines the difficulties in current probate practice, and how being decisive can help
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FAQTrust Registration Service (TRS) - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
These Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) provide an overview of the Trust Registration Service (TRS) and explain different scenarios when registration is required, and how to meet ongoing obligations
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VideosThe Trust Registration Service update: What you need to know in practice
The Trust Registration Service (TRS) regulatory framework is complex and evolving, with frequent updates that you need to be aware of. Join us to explore events that trigger registration of trust structures with the TRS, how to manage a TRS record, and learn about the upcoming changes to TRS requirements ...
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FeatureAML: A tale of two regulators
Colette Best considers the announcement that the Financial Conduct Authority will take over responsibility for supervising lawyers’ anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing activities
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EventExecutors behaving badly: how and when to appoint or remove them – seminar and networking (11 March 2026, Manchester)
Book your place to attend by Wednesday 4 March 2026.
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VideosMember Talk: autumn budget 2025 – what private client lawyers need to know
What changed in the autumn budget – and what does it mean for your clients?
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FAQMeet the Private Client and Estates Member Advisory Committee
The committee advises on the development of policy and membership resources for private client solicitors. Committee members and their brief biographies are below.