All Private Client Solicitors articles – Page 29
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FeatureSafety first
Melinda Giles provides a comprehensive guide to the safeguarding process for adults and what you can do if you have a concern about a vulnerable client
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FeatureBroader horizons
Are you considering retirement, or just feeling dissatisfied with a career only as a solicitor, and thinking about exploring other opportunities? Rachel Brushfield looks at some of the different career options open to senior solicitors
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FeatureBack to Basics: Residence and domicile
Jo Summers goes back to basics on residence and domicile
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FeatureMoney talks
Charlotte Pisuto discusses new guidance from the Office of the Public Guardian for attorneys and deputies on making investment decisions for vulnerable people
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FeatureWalking the tightrope
It can be difficult for smaller firms to stay on top of the regulations relating to legal practice. As the SRA prepares to launch its new Standards and Regulations this autumn, Matthew Moore presents a guide to the key compliance issues you need to know about
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FeatureIt takes two
Using a real-life case study of a complex estate, Charlotte Pollard and Sofia Thomas explain how solicitor and tax adviser working together and taking a holistic approach can reap benefits for clients
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FeatureState of independence
The SRA introduces a new “independent solicitor” model this November, which will allow solicitors to provide legal services on a freelance basis. But how will the model work in practice, and could it be for you? Marzena Lipman takes a closer look
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FeatureSuccession planning
Nicole Gallop Mildon and Álvaro Aznar Azcárate discuss the European succession certificate, introduced by the Brussels IV Regulation, which allows for the member state with jurisdiction over succession to confirm the status of heirs and executors. What do you need to know, and what problems might it pose?
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EventPodcast: Introduction to mental capacity law
This podcast explores the key areas of mental capacity law when supporting vulnerable clients.
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NewsChanges to your website, magazine and e-newsletters
This summer, we are making changes to the Private Client Section magazine, website and e-newsletters
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FeaturePayment protection insurance and private client practitioners
The cut-off date for payment protection insurance claims is 29 August 2019. Lesley King looks at what this means for private client practitioners
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NewsStatement of truth: common errors to avoid
HMCTS has provided a list of common errors it has found in statement of truth applications.
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EventWebinar: contentious probate for non-contentious probate lawyers (OnDemand)
This webinar will teach you how best to avoid contentious probate and what to do if one of your clients or estates becomes contentious.
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FeatureThe write approach
Alexandra Rogers and Robert Marshall present a best practice guide to free-drafting documents yourself
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FeatureBack to basics: Trusts for disabled and vulnerable people
Philip Warford looks at trusts for disabled and vulnerable people
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FeatureOn the borders
Alberto Perez Cedillo presents his highlights of this year’s Private Client Section Cross border conference
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FeatureClaim checks
The claims deadline for mis-sold payment protection insurance (PPI) is just a few months away. While it’s not always clear when administering a deceased person’s estate if they had PPI, Paul Saunders explains why fiduciaries should still consider making a claim
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FeatureEmotional rescue
Private client practice can take its toll. Warring families, watching clients succumb to ill health and, of course, death are all parts of the job. Julian Hall explains how you can build your emotional resilience to better manage times of stress