Webinar: Bereavement soft skills for private client solicitors (15 October 2020)
Webinar: Personal injury trust masterclass (29 September 2020)
Webinar: A practical toolkit for coronavirus (OnDemand)
Looking after vulnerable clients that want to co-habit (13 October 2020)
Webinar: Inheritance tax case law update (OnDemand)
Webinar: The law behind trusts (OnDemand)
Elderly and vulnerable client care conference (October 2020)
Webinar: Contentious probate for non-contentious probate lawyers (OnDemand)
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We've gathered our top articles from PS on management in private client practice. With articles on everything from setting prices, to complaints handling, our collection will help you ensure your firm or practice area runs efficiently and effectively for your people and clients.
Shock of the new
The business of death is changing, as technology alters the way people are living their lives. How long before blockchain technology, e-signatures and chatbots become common on the private client stage? What else is waiting in the wings? Grania Langdon-Down investigates
Raised voices
Communication is a critical factor in many complaints relating to legal services, according to a recent report by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. Fiona du Feu examines 10 common communication areas that can make a difference
Meet our committee
The committee supports the development of the future strategy of the Section and enhancement of the services already offered to members.
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PAS FAQ: renouncing the role of executor
Our Practice Advice Service considers how to handle a request to renounce your role as executor of a will.
Non-contentious probate consultation – Law Society response
We’ve responded to a government consultation on making the online probate process mandatory for professional users (solicitors and other probate practitioners) .
Shortlist announced for the Excellence Awards 2020
The Law Society’s Excellence Awards celebrate the hard work and inspirational achievements of solicitors, legal teams and firms of all sizes. More than half recognise excellence in law firm management disciplines
Life story
A married couple comes to you looking to draw up their wills. Hayley Seddon and Russell Kaminski look at what you need to ask and advise them, and how a simple instruction can be far more complex and interesting than it seems
Gone to pot
While pension pots are usually exempt from inheritance tax, there are still exceptions to be wary of. Jo Summers looks at the traps to avoid
Removal service
There are many reasons why a change in attorney or deputy may be in P’s best interests, but what can you do if they resist? Holly Miéville-Hawkins explains how to remove an attorney or deputy against their will
Webinar: private client hot topics (OnDemand)
Join our webinar event with Professor Lesley King to learn about the latest private client law hot topics.
Double regional seminars: Tax law and trust creation (June 2020)
Our Private Client Section regional double seminars are normally a great opportunity both learn and to get together over wine and snacks. COVID-19 has postponed our face to face events, but our learning and networking will continue using our new online interactive webinar platform.
Seminar: Clients gifting their homes (OnDemand)
Join our masterclass with Peter Stagg to learn about clients gifting their homes.
Private Client Section annual conference week (OnDemand)
Our annual conference is an essential event for those who manage the legal affairs on behalf of their private clients in the UK and overseas. Join the Private Client section now to gain exclusive access to the following webinars: online probate applications, elderly client update, and private client law update.
