Upcoming events and webinars
Seminar: private client hot topics (9 September 2020)
Private Client section webinar: A practical toolkit for Covid-19 (5 August 2020)
Looking after vulnerable clients that want to co-habit (13 October 2020)
Webinar: Inheritance tax case law update (OnDemand)
Seminar: Clients gifting their homes (10 September 2020)
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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Why client investors are taking their social responsibilities more seriously post-COVID 19
Chris Howard explains why, in light of the pandemic, investors are increasingly looking to companies with strong ethical credentials and rethinking their investment strategies. So, how can you support your clients accordingly?
Probate fees reduced in civil and family courts
The Ministry of Justice has announced a reduction in court and probate fees in civil and family courts from 3 August 2020.
Remote witnessing for wills legalised – temporarily
The Law Society has welcomed the government’s plans to temporarily legalise wills witnessed over Zoom and Skype, in the wake of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
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
A place in the sun
Angharad Lynn looks at the issues involved when succession planning for clients with homes abroad
Second time around
Using case studies, Charlotte Pollard and Sofia Thomas consider the range of tax and estate planning issues for clients remarrying or divorcing later in life, and flag the common pitfalls to avoid
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.
Double regional seminars: Older or incapable clients (OnDemand)
Download the slides and notes from this double seminar in February 2020, which focused on support for older or incapable clients, and was delivered by two of the top solicitors in private client law.
Cross border conference: The new international landscape (6 March 2020, London)
Our 2020 cross border conference will help you to keep on top of the increasingly complex and changing environment of international private client work.
OnDemand seminar: Practical inheritance tax update 2019
Listen and view on demand this Private Client Section seminar which will provide you with a practical update on early 2019 changes affecting inheritance tax.
