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FeatureYoung blood
Young private client solicitor Elin Dukes reflects on what drew her to the practice area, and what firms can do to attract more talent at trainee level
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FeatureBill of health
As the population ages, identifying who should pay for those in need of long-term care has become a vital issue for solicitors. Lisa Morgan considers how NHS continuing healthcare can help, the role of the solicitor in the process – and the pitfalls involved
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FeatureBack to Basics: Managing stocks and shares as part of an estate
Practitioners face a number of issues when dealing with an estate that contains portfolios of stocks and shares. It’s important to have a good understanding of how you can help clients plan before death, and deal with shares as part of the administration of an estate after death. Christopher Ekisson ...
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FeaturePersonal services
It’s all well and good advertising a friendly and personable service, but law firms, and private client solicitors in particular, need to be visible and accessible to prospective clients at all times. Gary Rycroft explains
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FeatureTomorrow’s world
A new Law Society report looks at the future of the legal services market, including the potential impact of technology. Tim Hill looks at how technological innovation may affect the private client market
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FeatureGeneration game
Major changes to the tax charges that apply to benefits paid on the death of a pension scheme member took effect almost a year ago. Jo Summers outlines what benefit options now apply, and how you can plan effectively for your clients
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FeatureBack to Basics: Finalising a tax liability
It’s become increasingly difficult to finalise an individual’s tax liability under the UK tax system. Lisa Vanderheide and Karmjit Mader provide a guide
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FeatureDrawing the line
A recent case shed light on the jurisdiction of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 when a person has capacity but is still vulnerable. Falling on one side of this line or the other can have significant consequences, argue Mungo Wenban-Smith and Alex Ruck Keene
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FeatureLine of duty
Charles Holbech discusses some recent cases that provide useful guidance on the scope of trustees’ duties
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FeatureRoaring succession
The fifth Section conference on cross-border and international private client issues focused on the EU Succession Regulation – commonly known as Brussels IV. Alberto Perez Cedillo reports back on the talking points of the day
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FeatureWelcome aboard
Gary Rycroft welcomes three new members to the Private Client Section committee, and reports back from the Cross Border Conference
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AnalysisSpotlight: Budget 2016 – bad news for big business and buy-to-let?
For the losers in this year’s budget, it inevitably means more tax. For the winners, it isn’t simply about paying later, but whether they have to pay at all. James Letchford, a property partner at Thomas Eggar (part of the Irwin Mitchell Group), considers some of the key announcements.
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FeatureCasing the joints
Julia Hardy and Fiona Lawrence explain the issues around joint bank accounts after one of the account-holders dies
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AnalysisConsumer protection has arrived in conveyancing - are you ready?
Legislation in force since 2014 has a significant impact on the duties of solicitors in conveyancing transactions in general and dealings involving consumers. Lawrence Heller explains
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AnalysisIntended occupation
Our case this month saw the Court of Appeal clarifiy the test for a landlord successfully resisting an application for a new lease on the basis it intends to occupy the premises for the purpose of its own business.
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EventPrivate Client Section Annual Conference, London (1 July 2016)
The 2016 Law Society Private Client Section annual conference will equip you with the very latest thinking on private client work.
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FeatureRain check
The long-awaited Flood Re scheme is now planned to come into force next month. Russell Hewitson outlines how the scheme will work, what properties are eligible, and how to advise clients living in flood-risk areas
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FeatureMint conditions
The third edition of the Standard Commercial Property Conditions will soon be released. Warren Gordon provides a round-up of some of the key changes from the previous edition