All Private Client Solicitors articles – Page 3
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FeatureIn good company?
Kayleigh Brown provides an update on the requirements under the Economic Crime Act to register overseas entities, and how it relates to registration of trusts
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FeatureWhere there’s a will
Marianne Nankervis looks at the presumption against double portions, ademption and hotchpot
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Sponsored byPet projects
What is legal project management, and why should you care? Catrin Macleod, solicitor and business analyst at Law Society strategic partner Quill, explains
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FeatureOn relocation
Alberto Perez Cedillo explores what needs to be considered when relocating high-net-worth individuals
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FeatureObituary: Keith Biggs
It is with great sadness that we report the sudden death of Keith Biggs on 4 April 2023. Keith will be well known to many readers and much missed. He was appointed district probate registrar at Winchester in 1984 where he remained until his retirement in 2004. ...
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OpinionShifting landscapes
Sarah Murphy reflects on recent news, and how this demonstrates the ever-changing landscape of private client law
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FeatureTrustee mistakes
Huzaifa Moosa reviews some potential pitfalls for trustees, how to avoid them and what steps can be taken to mitigate a mistake if one occurs
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FeatureThe generation game
Roman Kubiak looks at how artificial intelligence is likely to change the face of the legal landscape
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FeatureOut of harm’s way
Caroline Bielanska reviews the safeguarding responsibilities of solicitors, and how to navigate related client and legal duties when looking to prevent the risk of harm to any vulnerable person they might encounter
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FeatureIs client care now critical?
When client communication goes wrong, complaints will follow. Given that connection, what has been the effect on client communication (and therefore on complaints) of the pandemic and the cost of living crisis? Fiona du Feu reflects
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FeatureThe common good
Nicola Brant and Lisa de Silva look at common conflicts of interest that can arise for will and estate planning practitioners, and what you need to consider
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FeatureModern families
Alberto Perez Cedillo examines what you need to consider when advising modern families across different jurisdictions
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FeatureTime change
Changes to the Legal Ombudsman Scheme Rules came into effect on 1 April 2023. Paul Wightman outlines what to expect
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FeatureClose encounters
Bethan Byrne and Sheena Cassidy Hope look at how you can support vulnerable clients in getting married
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FeatureInvesting in the role
Law Society partner SIFA Professional review the practical aspects of deciding on an investment strategy as a trustee and the role that specialist financial advisers can play in ensuring these decisions are both legal and effective
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FeatureIncreasing inclusion
In this case study, Clifford Chance outlines how they adopted and applied a global inclusion strategy in the UK
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NewsMelinda Giles, PCS committee member, featured on BBC Breakfast to discuss LPAs
Following a report about lasting powers of attorney and dementia, Melinda Giles pressed the importance of sorting an LPA early, picking the right attorney and getting advice from a specialised solicitor.
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FeatureClear resolution
The Private Client Solicitors Section committee has great plans for the year ahead
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FeatureDigital developments
Stuart Adams rounds up the latest news and developments from the fast-changing world of digital assets