Back to Basics
Back to Basics: Estate planning for blended families
Charlotte Coyle and Lilly Whale look at what to consider when advising blended families
Goodbye, girl
Kate Mahon discusses the transformative effect the recent loss of her dog, Tess, has had on her – and how it’s made her a better private client lawyer
Home time
With the rising cost of care and the impact of coronavirus, more older clients are looking to stay in their homes for longer. Cate Searle provides a guide to funding for care at home
Access all areas
Rosie Harding and Sophie O’Connell of the CLARiTY project explain why the law – and legal information – remains inaccessible for many vulnerable people, and what we can do about it
Into the woods
Philip Whitcomb looks at possible inheritance tax relief in respect of woodlands
Taxing pensions
Sarah Astley revisits spousal bypass trusts. They may have fallen out of favour, but she explains they are still relevant in today’s world of pension freedoms and a useful tax planning tool
Identity politics
Many will be familiar with when to obtain identification and verification for new clients, but if the relationship becomes a long-standing one, how often should you be monitoring this? Kate Burt explains
Made in China
Alberto Perez Cedillo speaks to Peter Ni-Zhong, partner at Zhong Lun in Shanghai, about the private client landscape in China
Benefit of discussion
James Simpson and Lucie Glover provide a comprehensive guide to the range of welfare benefits available to older clients
Taking the register
Christopher Salomons looks at the latest position of the Trust Registration Service – what trusts to register, what must be reported, and when by