All Private Client Solicitors articles – Page 12
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FeatureThe common good
Nicola Brant and Lisa de Silva look at common conflicts of interest that can arise for will and estate planning practitioners, and what you need to consider
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FeatureModern families
Alberto Perez Cedillo examines what you need to consider when advising modern families across different jurisdictions
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FeatureTime change
Changes to the Legal Ombudsman Scheme Rules came into effect on 1 April 2023. Paul Wightman outlines what to expect
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FeatureClose encounters
Bethan Byrne and Sheena Cassidy Hope look at how you can support vulnerable clients in getting married
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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.