All Private Client Solicitors articles – Page 10
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FeatureInvesting in the role
Law Society partner SIFA Professional review the practical aspects of deciding on an investment strategy as a trustee and the role that specialist financial advisers can play in ensuring these decisions are both legal and effective
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FeatureIncreasing inclusion
In this case study, Clifford Chance outlines how they adopted and applied a global inclusion strategy in the UK
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NewsMelinda Giles, PCS committee member, featured on BBC Breakfast to discuss LPAs
Following a report about lasting powers of attorney and dementia, Melinda Giles pressed the importance of sorting an LPA early, picking the right attorney and getting advice from a specialised solicitor.
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FeatureClear resolution
The Private Client Solicitors Section committee has great plans for the year ahead
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FeatureDigital developments
Stuart Adams rounds up the latest news and developments from the fast-changing world of digital assets
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FeatureThe impact of Re ACC
Holly Chantler looks at the impact of Re ACC and provides examples of what it means in practical situations
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FeatureCross purposes
Alvaro Aznar Azcarate and Léa Maynard explain what you need to consider when dealing with cross-border estates
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FeatureBack to Basics: Trusts buying properties
Katy Withers and Erin Abul examine the growing trend of trusts acquiring property, and the advantages and disadvantages that this brings
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FeatureSupport workers
The ageing UK population is increasingly likely to be vulnerable. David Mulholland discusses why legal and financial advisers should work together to offer accessible services
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FeatureFamily matters
Professor Lesley King looks at recent cases involving the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 and identifies common threads for non-contentious practitioners
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FeatureAll things equity
Abigail Banks examines the pros and cons of lifetime mortgages as a method of equity release
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FeatureMexican wave
Abel Francisco Mejía-Cosenza summarises key points of Mexican private client law
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FeatureNo picnic in the park
Ryan Taylor looks at Hudson v Hathway and the question of whether detrimental reliance is necessary in a claim asserting a common intention constructive trust
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FeatureMisconduct matters
As the SRA takes an increasingly tough line on sexual misconduct in the profession, Andrew Katzen sets out what law firms should know about the regulator’s investigatory process
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NewsMinistry of Justice decides not to proceed with small payments scheme
Following a consultation, the MoJ will not change the Mental Capacity Act in contrast with our response.
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VideosActing in transactions where the owner lacks mental capacity
Watch this webinar to learn about the basic principles of beneficial ownership and what is best practice in these transactions.
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FeatureIn the red: debts, insolvency and duties of personal representatives
As the cost-of-living crisis and talks of another recession increasingly hit the headlines, Roman Kubiak, partner and head of the Contested Wills, Trusts and Estates team at Hugh James, and Emily Peacock, trainee solicitor, discuss the thorny topic of debts, insolvency and the duties of personal representatives.
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Registering lasting powers of attorney: An OPG update
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).
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VideosPreparing for recession – are your clients ready?
Find out how to support clients preparing for financial uncertainty during recessions.
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FAQLibrary FAQ: where can I find precedents for flexible life interest trusts?
The Law Society library gives details of sources of precedents for flexible life interest trusts.