News from the Law Society Gazette
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Pastures new for solicitor who spent 60 years at same firm
Patrick Burstall, 80, joins another legal practice after six decades at the firm founded by his father in 1946.
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Life support
As a practice area, private client is both protected from ‘AI’ and struggling with government automation of life-critical processes. Eduardo Reyes reports.
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Firm made 'serious error' over oppressive private prosecution
Private prosecution specialist tried to ‘put a gloss’ on client’s ulterior motive, judges find.
Member talk: Contentious probate
In this series of bitesize videos, our speakers look back at the past 12 months covering the dos and don’ts of contentious probate and discuss significant contested probate cases.
How an investigator can support with contentious probate
Tony Imossi, of Law Society partner ABI, explains the benefit of using a professional investigator when dealing with a contentious will or trust
In the red: debts, insolvency and duties of personal representatives
As the cost-of-living crisis and talks of another recession increasingly hit the headlines, Roman Kubiak, partner and head of the Contested Wills, Trusts and Estates team at Hugh James, and Emily Peacock, trainee solicitor, discuss the thorny topic of debts, insolvency and the duties of personal representatives.
A will to deceive
Lesley King looks at the recent case of Re estate of McDonald [2022] EWHC 2405 (Ch), which involved removing an executor
Our expert librarians and Practice Advice Service solicitors offer support and guidance on legal practice and procedure. Explore frequently asked questions (FAQs).
Library FAQ: where can I find precedents for age 18-25 or section 71D trusts?
Library FAQ: where can I find precedents for flexible life interest trusts?
PAS FAQ: are we obliged to distribute money if we don’t believe it’s in the beneficiary’s best interest?
Library FAQ: where can I find precedents and commentary on digital assets?