All Private Client Solicitors articles – Page 52
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FeatureAnnual Conference 2014: Capital ideas
At the Private Client Section annual conference, Chris Whitehouse provided an extensive update on recent and upcoming capital tax changes, from the proposed new settlement nil-rate band, to the increasing focus by government on tax avoidance
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FeatureAnnual Conference 2014: In the public eye
At the Private Client Section annual conference, public guardian Alan Eccles spoke about the process of change at the Office of the Public Guardian, from its new digital service to raising public awareness of mental capacity issues
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FeatureAnnual Conference 2014: Marley and me
At the Private Client Section annual conference, Lesley King provided an update on the recent high profile case of Marley v Rawlings and its effects in practice, including on other recent cases
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FeatureMeek: who shall inherit?
Sheree Green reports on the latest chapter in the long-running litigation over the estate of Gladys Meek, and her two deputies’ mis-spending of her estate
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FeaturePower to the people
The Inheritance and Trustees’ Powers Act 2014, expected to come into force next month, represents one of the most significant changes to intestacy and family provision law in a generation. Elizabeth Cooke and Spencer Clarke explain what it will mean in practice
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FeatureSharp relief
The Court of Appeal decision in Mitchell has had widely reported repercussions for litigators around relief from sanctions, but what are the particular issues for contentious private client practitioners? Charlotte Searle explains
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OpinionDo it yourself
Private Client Section chair Simon Leney fears the rise in applications for lasting powers of attorney may lead to further abuses of process if the solicitor is cut out
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AnalysisThe Jimmy Savile case: when can a court remove an executor?
Lesley King discusses new HMRC self-assessment guidance sheets, and why the failure to remove remove Jimmy Savile’s executors has implications for private client practitioners.
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AnalysisSpotlight: 72nd Update to the CPR and Inheritance Act 1975 claims
The 72nd Update to the CPR came into force on 22 April 2014. Amongst other things, the rules were amended to clarify the courts’ costs management powers and the cases to which costs management will now apply.
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AnalysisHome and away: inheritance claims by cohabitants
Lesley King considers an interesting decision on Inheritance Act claims by cohabitants, plus HMRC’s latest proposed changes to the taxation of relevant property trusts.
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OpinionAll is forfeit
Simon Leney looks at the implications of the Forfeiture Act for mercy killings
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FeaturePullan apart
The recent case of Pullan v Wilson reiterates the importance of ensuring that professional trustees’ fees are reasonable. Adam Draper examines the case, and the lessons to learn for solicitor trustees
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NewsRight to die appeal dismissed by Supreme Court
A majority in the Supreme Court has dismissed two appeals seeking a ruling that current English law is incompatible with the right to dignity and a private life.
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FeatureBack to Basics: FATCA and UK trusts
Jo Summers explains what FATCA is and its application to UK trusts
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FeatureHandle with care
The Care Act 2014 has received royal assent and will come into force in October. Philip Evans explains some of the key provisions on care funding and local authorities’ duties, and their impact on private clients and their advisers
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FeatureConspicuous consumption
New consumer contracts legislation introduced in June needs to be addressed in all solicitors firms’ terms of business and client care letters. Ian Bond and Helen Clarke outline the implications for private client practitioners