Investment by attorneys in discretionary management schemes clarified by OPG
Probate fee rise must reflect changes to the service
Remote witnessing of wills extended by two years
Law Society publishes report on video witnessing wills
Our response to proposed digitalisation of Lasting Power of Attorney process
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The Law Society's Library and Practice Advice Service offer support and advice on legal practice and procedure, including through compiling FAQs
Library FAQ: Where can I find precedents and commentary on digital assets?
As we continue to post on social media, bank online and store information in clouds, our digital footprint can hold our a lot of sensitive, personal information. Dealing with digital assets after death is a major concern for private client solicitors and their clients. The Law Society library details where ...
PAS FAQ: Can we act as a certificate provider?
Our Practice Advice Service answers a common question about acting as a certificate provider and drafting LPAs.
Manual updates
Lesley King comments on HMRCs latest updates to the Trust Registration Manual and highlights the areas particularly relevant for private client practitioners and where the new updates fall short.
Trusted professionals
Roman Kubiak analyses a recent case where a trustee charged a monthly fee for her services over a 12 year period, leading the Court of Appeal to confirm that non-trust professionals can only be remunerated for trust administration work undertaken within the course of their specific profession
