All Private Client Solicitors articles – Page 8
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FeatureWeight of the world
Using practical case studies from France, Spain and Italy, Álvaro Aznar Azcárate, Sally Dilks and Jessica Zama examine the complexities of tax in relation to international estates
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FeatureGood housekeeping
Victoria Crick looks at what should be on a deputy’s checklist of a client’s property and the most important things to keep an eye on
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FeatureIn stark relief
In a volatile property market buffeted by the effects of coronavirus (COVID-19) and the stamp duty land tax ‘holiday’, John D Bunker and Elizabeth Pearson examine the implications for post-death gains
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FeatureBack to Basics: NHS continuing healthcare eligibility
Cate Searle looks at what you need to know about eligibility for NHS continuing healthcare
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FeatureNo-fault lines
Joe Ferguson reviews the impact of the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 that came into effect on 6 April 2022
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FeatureAfter the storm
Diana Bentley details how working practices of private client lawyers are changing during the aftermath of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic
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FeatureCalling the shots
Fiona du Feu and Kate Maybury, both keen shots and gun licence-holders, discuss practical issues relating to shotgun ownership when taking instructions for wills and dealing with executors
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FeatureOld money, new rules
Samantha Roberts assesses changes to the inheritance tax rules and how these impact on the reporting requirements and low value and exempt-excepted estates
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FeatureGoing soft
Samantha Lowe discusses the use of soft skills while factoring in the commercial reality of litigation when dealing with grieving clients who face an inheritance dispute
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Sponsored byTurbulent times
A financial planner and an investment analyst at Tilney Smith & Williamson, soon to be Evelyn Partners, give their perspectives on post-COVID-19 investment strategies for high-net-worth clients
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FeatureTwo to tango
Alberto Perez Cedillo speaks to Javier Canosa, partner at Argentine firm Canosa Abogadas, about the country’s private client legal practices
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EventTrust Registration Service (OnDemand)
Trustees have to perform a number of duties to fulfil their role effectively; however, some may not be aware of the Trust Registration Service (TRS) and the additional requirements.
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FeatureThe importance of distinguishing funds
Lesley King discusses the recent case of Batt v Boswell: where confusion over trust and personal money led to a family dispute between two siblings following the death of their parents.
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FeatureSevering a joint tenancy without notice
Roman Kubiak discusses the recent decision of Dunbabin v. Dunbabin [2022] EWHC 241(Ch), in which the court found that a joint tenancy had been severed despite the absence of a notice.
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FAQLibrary FAQ: Cohabitants - order for the sale of property
The Law Society Library explains where to find precedents and commentary for Cohabitants - order for sale of property
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NewsInvestment by attorneys in discretionary management schemes clarified by OPG
The Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) has agreed to change its guidance on express provision for the management of investments via a discretionary investment provider within a financial lasting power of attorney (LPA).
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FeatureObituary: Chris Whitehouse
We were all saddened to hear of the death late last year of Chris Whitehouse, esteemed barrister and a regular speaker at Private Client Section events. Here, Lesley King and Melinda Giles pay tribute
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FeatureTaking stock digitally
Stuart Adams reviews a new Law Society title for private client solicitors concerning digital assets
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FeatureFriendly reminder
Molly Hunter and Melissa Lesson examine the role of litigation friends in cases where a client has capacity issues, including fluctuating capacity