Back to Basics
Back to basics: Trusts for disabled and vulnerable people
Philip Warford looks at trusts for disabled and vulnerable people
The great escape
Howard Hackney and Mark Briegal look at the practicalities of succession planning for private client firms, either through selling the firm or bringing in new partners – and what retiring partners need to do to plan their own future
The small print
The Competition and Market Authority’s recent market study into the care home industry found that people are not being treated fairly. Caroline Bielanska presents a guide to the care home contract terms that are likely to be unfair, and what you can do if you encounter them
On the borders
Alberto Perez Cedillo presents his highlights of this year’s Private Client Section Cross border conference
Claim checks
The claims deadline for mis-sold payment protection insurance (PPI) is just a few months away. While it’s not always clear when administering a deceased person’s estate if they had PPI, Paul Saunders explains why fiduciaries should still consider making a claim
A meeting of minds
GPs are sometimes reluctant to carry out mental capacity assessments if a solicitor requests one for a client. Dr Elisabeth Alton explains how your legal knowledge and experience can be key to changing their minds
Pain and gain
Alex Wavell looks at the income tax and capital gains tax issues which executors, or their advisers, will often face when administering the estate of a deceased person
Word on the street
Kate Mahon reviews the latest release by Gill Steel on how the public can get the best from their lawyer
Emotional rescue
Private client practice can take its toll. Warring families, watching clients succumb to ill health and, of course, death are all parts of the job. Julian Hall explains how you can build your emotional resilience to better manage times of stress
Winning ways
Cheshire firm Rowlinsons Solicitors took home the 2018 Excellence Award for Private Client Practice. Andrew Graves and Donna Eland explain the secrets of their success
The write approach
Alexandra Rogers and Robert Marshall present a best practice guide to free-drafting documents yourself
Standing tall
Section committee member Helen Starkie discusses bouncing back from ill health, what the Law Society could do better to support its members, and why her sole practice is thriving
Feeling the heat
Fiona Heald laments further disruption to the probate process as the government carries on with its courts reform programme