All Private Client Solicitors articles – Page 8
-
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
-
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).
-
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
-
-
FeatureTaking stock digitally
Stuart Adams reviews a new Law Society title for private client solicitors concerning digital assets
-
FeatureFriendly reminder
Molly Hunter and Melissa Lesson examine the role of litigation friends in cases where a client has capacity issues, including fluctuating capacity
-
FeatureDecrypting crypto
Kate Burt summarises what has changed regarding cryptoassets, and what you need to know
-
FeatureVersus predator
The risk of vulnerable parties entering into a predatory marriage is gaining increasing attention, both in the press and in the legal profession. Bethan Byrne and Sheena Cassidy Hope explore how new protections can be achieved through changes in the law
-
FeatureBack to Basics: Health and welfare LPAs vs advance decisions
Paula Shea looks at advance care planning, the various options and how to prepare clients for life-threatening or life-sustaining situations.
-
-
FeatureAt capacity
Holly Miéville-Hawkins and Holly Chantler review some key welfare cases from 2021, and the implications they have for financial deputies and attorneys
-
FeaturePassage to India
Alberto Perez Cedillo speaks to Rishabh Shroff, co-head of private client practice at Indian law firm Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, about the country’s inheritance and succession laws
-
-
FeatureSpecial blend
Choosing your attorney when making a lasting power of attorney requires much thought in any event, but things can get even more complicated when blended families are involved, as Fiona Heald and Sophie O’Connell explain
-
EventUnpicking the Inheritance Tax Regulations (OnDemand)
In January 2022, amendments were made to the Inheritance Tax (Delivery of Accounts) (Excepted Estates)(Amendment) Regulations.
-
FeaturePredatory marriages and protecting the vulnerable
Roman Kubiak looks at the recent Court of Protection decision in Re BU [2021] EWCOP54, an application brought by BU’s family in an effort to protect a vulnerable person from contacting a man who they feared would force her to marry him.
-
FAQPAS FAQ: insolvent estates and specific legacies
Our Practice Advice Service explains what constitutes an insolvent estate.
-
FeatureAccelerated payment of CGT on residential property
Lesley King summarises HMRC’s updated guidance on using a UK Property Account for payment of Capital Gains Tax, and what this means for trustees and personal representatives.
-
FeatureCryptoassets – worth the tax risk?
Although there is an increasing awareness of cryptocurrencies, many remain unaware of how these assets are taxed. Stuart Adams and Paul Noble explain the steps HMRC have taken to tax cryptoassets and the challenges this presents investors.
-
NewsProbate fee rise must reflect changes to the service
The Ministry of Justice has announced a fee increase for all users.