All Private Client Solicitors articles – Page 2
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Mastering LPAs and SIPPs
Alistair Ellen, director of FP Wealth Management, shares how attorneys and self-invested personal plans (SIPPs) interact and what to be mindful of if a donor and SIPP owner loses capacity
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Back to Basics: Heritage assets
Sarah Murphy examines the inheritance tax implications of historic estates and national treasures
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Reputation on the line
Natalie Wright, from Law Society partner Mazars, looks at the importance of due diligence and considerations of your reputation when referring to financial advisers
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Retaining revocation
The pitfalls of abolishing section 18 of the Wills Act 1837 should not be underestimated, argues Byron Jones
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Pulling the strings
As careers progress, many lawyers are put in management roles without necessarily having the tools to succeed. Susan Glenholme offers an introductory guide for those managing staff
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Putting clients first
Asset protection trusts have been in the news recently and not always for good reason. Tom Morrish comments
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In the fast lane
Victoria Newey looks at what needs to be considered when making urgent or expedited applications to the Court of Protection
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Keeping it in the family
Family structures are evolving, and the law must evolve with them. Alberto Perez Cedillo explores the cross-border implications
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News
Temporary changes to the probate service
From 14 February 2024, HMCTS will be temporarily changing the opening hours for the probate enquiry phoneline
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FAQ
Library FAQ: where can I find precedents for age 18-25 or section 71D trusts?
The Law Society library explains where to find precedents and commentary for age 18-25 or section 71D trusts
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Value for money
Fiona Heald reviews a new Law Society title on charges for care under the Care Act 2014
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Automatic revocation
The only way to prevent abuse from predatory marriage is to revoke section 18 of the Wills Act 1837, argue Andrew Bishop and Dr Juliet Brook
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Chain of command
Leigh Sagar explains what you need to consider when dealing with a client’s digital assets
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Safety first
How does the Building Safety Act impact on wills and probate? Lisa de Silva and Sarah Crane investigate
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Back to Basics: Online Court of Protection applications
Emma Tante explains how to use the Court of Protection’s online system
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Practice makes perfect
Stephen Lawson considers the Law Society’s practice notes and their benefit for private client practitioners
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Between two poles
Alberto Perez Cedillo looks at what you need to consider when dealing with cross-border succession and estate planning
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Lasting legacies
Roman Kubiak and Emily Welch look at options to help save charitable legacies from failure
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Power trip
Fiona Heald and Sophie O’Connell look at what will change when the Powers of Attorney Act 2023 comes into force
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