All Private Client Solicitors articles – Page 15
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FeatureUp to eleven
Gareth Marland explains how the often-overlooked section 11 of the Inheritance Tax Act 1984 is a useful planning tool, particularly for families with young children
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FeatureA question of costs
Law Society policy adviser Anjali Mouelhi answers some of the key questions about the new SRA Accounts Rules
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FeatureHome comforts
Fiona Heald explains how the Section and the Law Society are continuing to work behind the scenes this summer to support private client members
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FeatureLurking behind lockdown
Lockdown has been stressful for most of us, even more so for elderly and vulnerable people – who are at increased risk of financial abuse at a time when they are even more reliant on the support of others. Heledd Wyn explains how you can help
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FeatureReport back
Sophie O’Connell considers what makes a good mental capacity assessment report, and the things to look out for from your assessor
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EventA practical toolkit for coronavirus (OnDemand)
Practising private client law work during COVID-19 has placed huge difficulties on the profession to support clients, their families and practitioners. Melinda Giles, the Law Society Private Client Section Council member, shares her firm’s experiences of practice during the start of the pandemic, providing a practical toolkit of recommendations for ...
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EventLooking after vulnerable clients that want to co-habit (OnDemand)
In this one-hour webinar, Melinda Giles looks at the issues relating to vulnerable clients wishing to co-habit or marry, recorded in our webinar on Tuesday 13 October.
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NewsTemporary SDLT holiday for residential buyers until March 2021
On 8 July 2020, the Chancellor of the Exchequer announced temporary increases to the stamp duty land tax nil rate bands for residential property.
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FeatureUnlawful killing: applying the forfeiture rule
Lesley King looks at the rare cases practitioners may encounter when the court considers granting relief from the forfeiture rule after an unlawful killing.
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FeatureHigh Court awards claimant success fee in Inheritance Act claim
Roman Kubiak looks at a claim under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 (Inheritance Act) where the sum awarded by given by the court included a payment towards the claimant’s success fee.
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FeatureNew probate forms: what do I need to do?
As of Monday 18 May, the probate registries will only accept paper probate applications on the new standard application forms. Chris Claxton-Shirley of Tees Law explains what you need to know.
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FeatureTesting times
The Solicitors Qualifying Examination, the new route to qualifying as a solicitor, has been debated and discussed for several years now, and is due to arrive in autumn 2021. Alan East explains what you need to know
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FeatureThe scheme of things
Tony Padgett presents a guide for personal representatives handling pensions as part of an estate administration
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FeatureRemoval service
There are many reasons why a change in attorney or deputy may be in P’s best interests, but what can you do if they resist? Holly Miéville-Hawkins explains how to remove an attorney or deputy against their will
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FeatureThis year’s model
Kate Mahon discusses changing her business model from sole practitioner to alternative business structure. Why exactly did she do it, and what lessons can others learn from her experience?
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FeatureOut of joint
Sarah Cookson and Clare Harman Clark consider the structures and implications of joint ownership, and how private client solicitors can best make use of the tools available from HM Land Registry
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FeatureImpaired vision
Unconscious bias in a business can impair good decision-making. Dr Zara Whysall looks at its impact on decisions about appointing and promoting leaders, and how law firms can minimise unconscious biases
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OpinionStrange days
Fiona Heald talks about the challenges of working as a private client practitioner during lockdown
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FeatureMere chattels?
Many testators gift chattels to executors absolutely to avoid the hassle of regularly updating their wills. It’s usually straightforward but, as Paul Saunders explains, tax and other implications can arise