All Private Client Solicitors articles – Page 41
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UpdateTax changes for land transactions in Wales: have your say
Stamp duty land tax (SDLT) is changing in Wales. From April 2018, the tax regime and rates for land transactions, including residential and commercial sales and leases, will be run from Wales.
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NewsCouncil budget cuts may force elderly to sell homes, LGA warns
The Local Government Association (LGA) has warned that reduced funding to implement care reforms could force elderly and disabled people to sell their homes in order to pay for care. The warning is in light of Department of Health (DH) figures which indicate that the government has lowered its £5.6bn ...
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FeatureBetter than cure
Wills and probate is the third most complained-about area of law in England and Wales today. Cerys Jones outlines some quick wins to help you avoid complaints in the three most sensitive areas: costs, delays and instructions
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FeaturePick of the bunch
In response to the ageing population and increased demand for elderly care, providers are offering a much wider range of care services. Oliver Stirk outlines the options, and how private client practitioners can help
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FeatureCareful as you go
Bethan Harris and Beatrice Prevatt provide a detailed guide to Care Act 2014
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FeatureBalancing act
Knowing who your client is and balancing the need to act in their best interests with regulatory requirements around conflicts and confidentiality can be challenging when acting for elderly clients. Melinda Giles explains
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FeatureBack to basics 35: Deprivation of liberty
Adam Boukraa looks at how the system in place to authorise deprivations of liberty under the Mental Capacity Act 2005 works
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FeatureConnecting the dots
Conflicts of interest can arise when solicitors act for clients to whom they are connected. Michelle Garlick looks at the statutory guidance on these tricky situations, and what solicitors should do when faced with them
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FeatureThe leftovers
The self-certification amount of which firms can donate to charity without prior authorisation increased to £500 from 31 October 2014. Jacky Ellis outlines the rules for dealing with residual client account balances and provides some handy hints
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OpinionHappy new year
Simon Leney reflects on what 2015 may hold in store beyond the general election in May
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NewsHMRC voluntary disclosure - notify by 9 March 2015
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is giving solicitors the chance to bring their tax affairs up to date
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AnalysisWho would be a trustee?
Lesley King discusses the Earl of Cardigan’s action for the removal of the trustees of his Wiltshire estate, in which a trustee was ordered to pay back their salary after their relationship with the Earl broke down irreparably
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EventCross Border Private Client Section Conference, London (4 March 2015)
This one-day event will deliver an in-depth examination by lawyers from various jurisdictions on the leading issues in international private client law.
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FeatureWe need to talk
Mediation can be a powerful tool for practitioners, especially in private client cases where family relationships are at risk. Viv Hulland outlines the case for sitting down and resolving issues by consensus
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FeatureAll that glitters
Simon Taube QC examines the conflict between the ‘golden rule’ and the solicitor’s duty to execute the will in a reasonable time
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FeatureStep change
The increase in divorce and resulting complex family structures is raising a new issue for will- writing and estate planning: providing for step-children. Fay Copeland and Caroline Cook examine the issues and solutions
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FeatureBend and flex
Too many solicitors rely too heavily on the transferrable nil-rate band to protect clients’ estates after death, says Stephen Haggett. Could flexible discretionary trusts be the answer?
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FeatureCourse of action
The Private Client Section’s new regional seminar series is now under way, and runs until March next year. Book now or miss out!