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FeatureEmotional rescue
Private client practitioners are skilled at dealing with the legal side of probate, but the emotional side can sometimes be neglected. Richard Roberts explains how he guides his clients through the increasingly complex probate process.
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FeaturePreserve and protect
The Ilott v Mitson judgment has cast doubt on the validity of charitable legacies: is it even worth making a will if it is capable of being ‘rewritten’ by the court? Chris Millward gives the charity sector’s perspective on the Court of Appeal’s verdict.
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FeatureKeep it in the family
Miranda Allardice and Alexander Drapkin discuss the provision for adult children post-Ilott v Mitson and offer some practical ways to reduce the prospects of a successful claim for provision for family and dependants.
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FeatureImmovable object
Dealing with the estates of UK-domiciled deceased persons with immovable property in Ireland can be complex and problematic. Maria Lakes offers guidance on the process, and explains why it is vital not to overlook Irish succession laws.
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FeatureBack to basics: Trusts of land
Andrew Skelly discusses the law relating to trusts of land, the Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996, and the implications of the recent case of Bagum v Hafiz and Hai on the court’s powers to order sale of land from one joint owner to another.
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LegislationNew Civil Procedure Code in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan has adopted new Civil Procedure Code which introduces significant changes to civil proceedings in Kazakhstani courts
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Legislation
Entrepreneurial Code of Kazakhstan
Group of legal professionals of Sayat Zholshy & Partners, headed by Partner Askhad Koshkarbayev, have reviewed the newly adopted Entrepreneurial Code
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FeatureSafe and sound
Are we any nearer identifying an article 5-compliant court process that is fit for purpose? Bethan Harris and Beatrice Prevatt discuss the practical implications of some recent high profile case law on mental capacity and deprivation of liberty.
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FeatureFreedom come?
Succession planning where other European countries are involved is rarely straightforward. Alberto Perez Cedillo explains how the Brussels IV Regulation, now in force, aims to simplify matters, and outlines its key provisions.
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FeatureAngela Rippon interview
At this year’s Elderly Client Care Conference, Alzheimer’s Society ambassador Angela Rippon, in conversation with Duncan Wood, spoke about the challenges dementia presents for society.
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NewsJoin us on International Human Rights Day
We are holding a suite of activities on the 10 December to mark international human rights day and you are warmly invited to join us at any or all of the events. Please see below for details: Seminar on Freedom of Expression When:10/12/2015 09:30 - 11:15 Venue:The Law Society, 113 ...
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NewsHuman rights update now available for December 2015
Our updates include news about the Law Society’s human rights activities, volunteering and job opportunities, events and training. To read our December update please see attached document. If you would like to receive our free updates please email HumanRightsUpdate@lawsociety.org.uk
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Videos
COLP update 2015
The Compliance Officers for Legal Practice (“COLP”) has been a required appointment for all bodies operating under the Legal Services Act 2007 since January 2013.
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Videos
UK FATCA and the automatic exchange of information
Since the introduction of the US FATCA rules, the UK government has entered into similar arrangements with the UK’s crown dependencies and overseas territories.
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NewsDoing legal business in Poland
Our series of Doing Legal Business guides provides an overview and guide to doing legal business in key international markets. Our comprehensive guide gives you a detailed overview of: Information about the legal services market in each country Main economic sectors and areas for law firms How the legal ...
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NewsDoing legal business in Panama
Our series of Doing Legal Business guides provides an overview and guide to doing legal business in key international markets. Our comprehensive guide gives you a detailed overview of: Information about the legal services market in each country Main economic sectors and areas for law firms How the legal ...
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AnalysisMissing, presumed dead
Lesley King rounds up the latest private client developments, including a proprietary estoppel case and Lord Lucan’s son’s move to have his father declared officially dead under the Presumption of Death Act