All Private Client Solicitors articles
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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
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EventDigital assets unlocked - practical skills for private client solicitors, Online, 30 September 2026
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VideosMember Talk: How to claim back home care fees
Aimed at private client practitioners, this discussion highlights the key statutory routes to reimbursement, common errors made by public bodies, and the growing pressures affecting local authority and NHS decision‑making.
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VideosWebinar: Private Client Power hour: Explore the Latest Policy & Case Updates
This online session was your opportunity to hear directly from the Law Society’s policy team and private client and estates committee. Focusing on law reform and legal developments
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FeatureBeyond the settlement: Helping clients make their compensation last
For solicitors supporting clients who receive compensation awards, Derek and Margaret Martindale’s story demonstrates how specialist financial planning from Lumin Wealth can help turn a compensation award into a foundation for long-term financial security
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FeaturePrivate Client Annual Conference: Key takeaways
Our annual conference took place in May. Here are some highlights from the day
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EventFuture Proof Your Practice at the Private Client Festival - Thursday 4 June 2026
Nottinghamshire Law Society, in collaboration with The Law Society, is proud to present a brand new, full-day event taking place at the vibrant Binks Yard, Nottingham.
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FeatureEthics in: Estate administration
Administering an estate can involve navigating a complex minefield of sensitive, emotional and ethical issues. Sarah Murphy shares some advice
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FeatureAdvice for advisers
Tax advisers are now required to register with HMRC. Nick Paterno explains why the new registration rules matter to most law firms, and what your firm needs to do now
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FeatureOne-fifth to rule them all?
Does the one-fifth rule always prevail in Solicitors Act assessments? Kris Kilsby examines the evidence
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FeatureCases in point
Nigel West looks at two recent disciplinary cases involving private client practitioners
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FeatureCrypto fraud
Roman Kubiak examines the rise in cryptocurrency-related fraud, and how practitioners can navigate the complex legal and practical challenges it presents
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FeatureFraud and forgery
Verity Hudson led the legal team acting for the claimant in Sinar v Arif, which involved a disputed will and a fraudulent marriage certificate. Here she shares more details of the case
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FeatureGoing global
How do law firms – especially those that don’t have international offices – handle cross-border work, and what networks are available to them? Diana Bentley investigates
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FeatureMediation matters
Using a mediator can help to resolve private client issues and get the best for your client. Andrew Hildebrand explains the process and shares his top tips
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FeatureWhen the settlor moves
Alberto Perez Cedillo, Stella Kammitsi and Yue-En Chong look through the potential challenges of an English client moving abroad
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FeatureThe price is right
James Ward looks at the importance of valuations, and answers common practical queries
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FeatureServe and protect
Mitra Mann explains how to spot financial abuse and protect vulnerable individuals
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FeatureThe possible conflicts for a private client solicitor
Melinda Giles looks at how different couple dynamics can risk creating conflict of interest, and how you can navigate these potentially difficult conversations
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FeatureWhen a ‘sale’ isn’t a sale: rethinking certainty in today’s property market
Dan Marsden of Probate.Auction looks at how to increase certainty and confidence in property sales, in a property market with historically low completion rates