All Private Client Solicitors articles
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FeatureIHT changes for pensions: the only certainty is uncertainty
Philip Nairn examines the risks that will come along with the upcoming pension changes
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EventAutumn budget 2026: tax updates for private client solicitors, 19 November 2026, online
This timely online event will provide private client solicitors with a practical briefing on the latest developments arising from the Autumn Budget and explore what they mean for estate planning, wills, trusts and lifetime wealth transfers. The session will focus on pensions, inheritance tax and capital gains tax, highlighting key ...
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VideosWebinar: Digital assets unlocked - practical skills for private client solicitors
Expert speakers explored the latest legal and practical issues in digital assets, including the Property (Digital Assets etc.) Act 2025, estate planning and cryptocurrency administration.
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FeatureCan an annuity help fund life insurance for an inheritance tax bill?
This briefing by Lumin Wealth outlines an alternative financial planning structure for legal professionals to consider with clients as part of their wider estate planning, in light of changes to the inheritance tax treatment of unused defined contribution pensions from April 2027
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FeatureAI balancing act
Diana Bentley takes a look at how certain law firms currently use artificial intelligence (AI) in their work, and how to best balance the risk of using AI with its rewards
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FeatureAvoiding funeral feud
Dealing with the aftermath of a death is always a sensitive time. Sarah Murphy sets out the legal position regarding a deceased’s body and the law relating to funerals, as well as advising on how to best avoid potential disputes
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FeatureContact with care
Holly Miéville-Hawkins and Sophia Withers consider the law relating to contact, capacity and deprivation of liberty
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FeatureCharitable departures
Demi Marie looks at the considerations when leaving part of an estate to a charity
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FeatureMirror wills and conflict
Stephen Lawson and Katie Latham consider whether it is appropriate for solicitors to accept instructions to prepare mirror wills
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FeatureA verdict on consent
Zena Bolwig, on behalf of the Professional Deputies Forum, examines the implications of the AGNI Supreme Court decision for deputies
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OpinionDouble standard
Stephen Lawson and Ellie Gibbison, co-chairs of the Law Society’s Private Client and Estates Advisory Committee, explain the change in committee structure, and what they have been working on
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FeatureFairer end to relationships?
A current government consultation is proposing the reform of cohabitation law, extending rights on both separation and death for cohabiting partners. William Gatting takes a closer look
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FeatureNot a question of fairness
Felicity Miles looks at what McDaniel v Talbot tells us about the moral dimension in 1975 Act claims
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FeatureTrusts v forced heirship
When a UK discretionary trust holds assets for a beneficiary whose domicile is in a forced heirship jurisdiction, which country’s rules prevail? Lawyers from different jurisdictions advise on how to navigate forced heirship conflicts in cross-border estates
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FeatureLaw Society power hour
Simeon Hance summarises the latest policy developments for private client solicitors
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FeatureOn reflection
Kerry Lawlor explores the concept of reflective practice, and how to implement it in your firm
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VideosMember Talk: Contentious probate - Ex‑Spousal Claims After Death
This bitesize discussion explores how and when former spouses or civil partners may bring financial claims against an estate, highlighting the legal routes available, the practical risks for executors, and the increasingly complex family circumstances practitioners must navigate.
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VideosMember Talk: Mutual and Mirrored Wills
This bite‑size discussion explores the key differences between mutual and mirrored wills, highlighting the risks, misconceptions, and family‑dynamic challenges that can arise when advising couples on their testamentary arrangements.
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FeatureLaw Society power hour
Simeon Hance summarises the latest policy developments for private client solicitors
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FeatureWhy ‘what’s it worth?’ isn’t the most important question in probate property
Daniel Marsden of Probate.Auction looks at the problem with valuations when it comes to probate properties