All Private Client articles
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NewsProbate fee rise must reflect changes to the service
The Ministry of Justice has announced a fee increase for all users.
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News
Remote witnessing of wills extended by two years
The government has extended the legislation to January 2024.
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News
Law Society publishes report on video witnessing wills
The Law Society surveyed over 720 will practitioners to better understand the use of video witnessing wills during lockdown and whether this should be extended.
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Feature
Into the woods
Philip Whitcomb looks at possible inheritance tax relief in respect of woodlands
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Feature
Taking the register
Christopher Salomons looks at the latest position of the Trust Registration Service – what trusts to register, what must be reported, and when by
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Taxing pensions
Sarah Astley revisits spousal bypass trusts. They may have fallen out of favour, but she explains they are still relevant in today’s world of pension freedoms and a useful tax planning tool
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Identity politics
Many will be familiar with when to obtain identification and verification for new clients, but if the relationship becomes a long-standing one, how often should you be monitoring this? Kate Burt explains
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Opinion
Goodbye, girl
Kate Mahon discusses the transformative effect the recent loss of her dog, Tess, has had on her – and how it’s made her a better private client lawyer
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Feature
Made in China
Alberto Perez Cedillo speaks to Peter Ni-Zhong, partner at Zhong Lun in Shanghai, about the private client landscape in China
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Benefit of discussion
James Simpson and Lucie Glover provide a comprehensive guide to the range of welfare benefits available to older clients
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Back to Basics: Estate planning for blended families
Charlotte Coyle and Lilly Whale look at what to consider when advising blended families
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Feature
Access all areas
Rosie Harding and Sophie O’Connell of the CLARiTY project explain why the law – and legal information – remains inaccessible for many vulnerable people, and what we can do about it
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Feature
New excepted estates regulations
Lesley King details excepted estate regulations that come into force in the new year, and the various tax implications that they have.
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Award for success
Roman Kubiak discusses recent judgments where success fees have been awarded to a claimant under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975, and how “moral claims” to estates are evidenced.
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FAQ
Library FAQ: The Law Society Library gives details of sources of precedents for separation agreements
The Law Society Library maintains a database of enquiries called Common Queries. These include results from research to find forms, precedents, rules, regulations and guidance. These records can be accessed via the library catalogue.
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News
Our response to proposed digitalisation of Lasting Power of Attorney process
Our consultation found that although it could be modernised, the process must protect the most vulnerable.
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Event
Webinar: Lasting powers of attorney for business owners (OnDemand)
Join our webinar to hear our expert speaker, Craig Ward of Lundie, discuss business lasting powers of attorneys (LPAs), and gain key technical knowledge that you can apply to your everyday practice.
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News
Our response to proposed probate fee hike
Members shared their thoughts on the Ministry of Justice’s proposal to increase probate fees to £273.
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FAQ
PAS FAQ: binding wills signed at home
Our Practice Advice Service explains how to bind wills that are signed by clients at home.
