Back to Basics
Back to Basics: Fluctuating capacity
Tim Bennett explains what you need to know about fluctuating capacity, and offers a range of different practical scenarios where capacity is flucuating
In a bind
Daphne Franks has campaigned to change the law since she lost her mother, who had dementia, to a predatory marriage. At one point, she struggled to get people to listen. Now, her campaigning will likely shape the legal future of wills and weddings in England and Wales. She spoke to ...
Suspicious minds
Significant changes to a testator’s previous wishes, or wills created without professional advice, can lead to doubt over the validity of a will. Stephanie Kerr examines two recent cases with suspicious wills
Soft sell
It’s not enough to know the law – as private client lawyers, interpersonal skills are crucial. Fiona du Feu looks at how to connect with clients who are having to make big decisions at a difficult time
Back to Basics: Fluctuating capacity
Tim Bennett explains what you need to know about fluctuating capacity, and offers a range of different practical scenarios where capacity is flucuating
Crossing borders
Alberto Perez Cedillo looks at how the EU succession regulation can work with third-party states, such as the UK
A fact of life
Craig Matthews, LEAP, looks at how the technological revolution can help private client lawyers improve their service
Acting the part
Roman Kubiak and Meg Edwards investigate the often contentious issue of trustee remuneration, with reference to the latest case law
Clause for thought
Charles Fraser looks at how to appoint guardians, and considerations that should be taken
Playing it safe?
Richard Dew and Sheree Green examine the Law Society’s response to the government’s consultation on changes to the Mental Capacity Act Code of Practice and discusses fears about weakened safeguards for those who do not have capacity to make decisions
Trusting in change
Philip Warford and Scott Clayton look at the latest changes to trusts for disabled people
Brought into relief
Paul Saunders examines the circumstances in which capital gains tax main residence relief can be claimed in an estate, with HMRC responses to a range of typical scenarios