All Private Client Solicitors articles – Page 7
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FAQLibrary FAQ: where can I find precedents for flexible life interest trusts?
The Law Society library gives details of sources of precedents for flexible life interest trusts.
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OpinionHard times
Sarah Murphy, chair of the Private Client Section, reflects on what has been a difficult period for the country
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FeatureIn a bind
Daphne Franks has campaigned to change the law since she lost her mother, who had dementia, to a predatory marriage. At one point, she struggled to get people to listen. Now, her campaigning will likely shape the legal future of wills and weddings in England and Wales. She spoke to ...
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FeatureSuspicious minds
Significant changes to a testator’s previous wishes, or wills created without professional advice, can lead to doubt over the validity of a will. Stephanie Kerr examines two recent cases with suspicious wills
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FeatureBack to Basics: Fluctuating capacity
Tim Bennett explains what you need to know about fluctuating capacity, and offers a range of different practical scenarios where capacity is flucuating
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FeatureCrossing borders
Alberto Perez Cedillo looks at how the EU succession regulation can work with third-party states, such as the UK
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FeatureA fact of life
Craig Matthews, LEAP, looks at how the technological revolution can help private client lawyers improve their service
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FeatureActing the part
Roman Kubiak and Meg Edwards investigate the often contentious issue of trustee remuneration, with reference to the latest case law
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FeatureClause for thought
Charles Fraser looks at how to appoint guardians, and considerations that should be taken
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FeaturePlaying it safe?
Richard Dew and Sheree Green examine the Law Society’s response to the government’s consultation on changes to the Mental Capacity Act Code of Practice and discusses fears about weakened safeguards for those who do not have capacity to make decisions
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FeatureTrusting in change
Philip Warford and Scott Clayton look at the latest changes to trusts for disabled people
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FeatureBrought into relief
Paul Saunders examines the circumstances in which capital gains tax main residence relief can be claimed in an estate, with HMRC responses to a range of typical scenarios
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EventPreparing for recession – are your clients ready? (on-demand)
Watch this webinar, by Law Society partner Evelyn Partners, to find out how to support clients preparing for financial uncertainty. This on-demand event recording is inclusive for Private Client Solicitor Section members.
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FeatureA will to deceive
Lesley King looks at the recent case of Re estate of McDonald [2022] EWHC 2405 (Ch), which involved removing an executor
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FeatureUsing technology to optimise communication in private client law practice
In a fast-evolving world, where advances in technology, world events and developing societal perceptions are all contributing to change, thriving private client law practitioners are realising the importance of using technology to update and optimise client communication methods, explains Craig Matthews of LEAP Legal Software
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FeatureWorkshop: Older and vulnerable client update
Holly Mievelle-Hawkins and Heledd Wyn round-up their workshop on older and vulnerable clients
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FeatureWorkshop: Probate lending – a new and growing market
Robert Husband from Tower Street Finance rounds up his workshop on probate lending
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FeatureWorkshop: When contentious probate meets private client
Stephen Lawsom recaps his workshop on contentious probate
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FeatureWorkshop: Management of digital assets
Leigh Sagar summarises his workshop on digital assets.