All Private Client Solicitors articles – Page 2
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FeatureLibrary FAQ: Checking citations in the age of AI
Our library team look at increasingly common enquiries of whether or not a case citation is real in the age AI
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NewsProbate.Auction & Resi.Auction – Private Client Section supporters
Law Society Private Client Section supporter Probate.Auction explains how they can help solicitors navigate difficult probate sales: At Probate.Auction, we specialise in the sale of probate and estate-related property - and we do it in a way that delivers speed, certainty and maximum value for clients and ...
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FeatureUpcoming pension changes: What should you be doing now?
Soon, pensions will be liable to inheritance tax. James Corcoran, from Law Society partner Lumin Wealth, explains what you should be doing as solicitors to get ahead of the changes
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EventRemoval of Trustees - Seminar and Networking (7 October 2025, HM3 Legal, Chester)
Join us for a discussion regarding the removal of Trustees with a particular focus on mental capacity.
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FeaturePAS FAQ: Client not responding to will approval request
Our Practice Advice Service answers some commonly asked questions by private client practitioners
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FeaturePAS FAQ: Removing an obstructive executor
Our Practice Advice Service answers some commonly asked questions by private client practitioners
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FeatureHowe v Howe: An insider’s guide
Andrew Bishop looks at Howe v Howe – where he acted for the successful claimant – and its implications for Inheritance Act claims
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EventLaw Society Private Client Conference 2026 (Tuesday 19th May 2026, Hybrid)
Book Now After a sell out conference in 2025, we are excited to announce that registration for our 2026 conference is now open! We are also pleased to share that 2026 conference will be hybrid. making it more accessible and much easier for members to join in.
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FeatureTime to trust
Special tax treatment is given to disabled persons’ settlements. Ian Hunt explains who’s eligible, how to set them up and how they work
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FeaturePrenups without borders
Alberto Perez Cedillo considers the legal strategies for international couples seeking a prenup
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FeatureKeeping it in the family
Shared agreements outlining how a family lives and works together are becoming more popular. Russ Haworth explains their importance and process of creation.
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FeatureBack to Basics: Attendance notes
Sarah Cairns, Andrew Bishop and Cian Jones look at and offer best practice on attendance notes
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FeaturePhilanthropy – good for the soul?
Darren Beach talks to Steven Appleton about the importance of talking to your clients about philanthropy, shared values and succession planning
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FeatureTo gift or not to gift?
How generous can you be with someone else’s money? David Taylor explains the rules for gifting by deputies and attorneys
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FeatureDom’d if you do…
Kugan Panchalingam and Sarah Stenton explain the new tax rules for non-domiciled individuals living in the UK
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FeatureValues and vision
Attracting top talent for private client work can be difficult. Sally Summerscale offers what Rothley Law are doing to help buck the trend
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FeaturePondering pensions
Last year’s autumn budget announced potential major changes to the pension landscape. Sarah Astley discusses strategies and future options for private clients
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FeatureWhere there’s a will
How do you persuade potential clients to ditch the DIY will kit and invest in your will writing services? Rachel Hyndman shares some ideas
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VideosMember Talk: Cross- Border Challenges in Mental Capacity
Managing the affairs of clients who have assets across different jurisdictions but have lost mental capacity.
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FeatureLibrary FAQ: Uncooperative beneficiaries
The Law Society library look at what to do when a beneficiary is being uncooperative