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FeatureAll change for leasehold?
As the Leasehold and Freehold Bill 2023–24 wends its way through parliament, Lucy Trevelyan examines what the reforms will mean for the leasehold property market
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Value for money
Fiona Heald reviews a new Law Society title on charges for care under the Care Act 2014
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FeatureHow to be an effective COLP
As compliance frameworks become more complex, and regulators get new fining powers, the compliance officer for legal practice (COLP) is an increasingly pivotal role. Jonathon Bray offers his top tips on how to be effective in this position
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Authorities referred to in the member talk include
The authorities referred to in Andrew Bishop and Stephen Lawson’s talk on executor removal
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FAQLibrary FAQ: building and fire safety
The Law Society Library gives details of commentary and precedents relating to building regulations and fire safety
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NewsNew guide on the Building Safety Act published
The Law Society’s Conveyancing and Land Law Committee have produced a guide for members on the Building Safety Act 2022
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EventHague 19, cross-border enforcement and England and Wales’s position in international dispute resolution (6th June 2024, London)
Book now to secure your FREE place.
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FeatureHow an investigator can support with contentious probate
Tony Imossi, of Law Society partner ABI, explains the benefit of using a professional investigator when dealing with a contentious will or trust
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AnalysisAmalgamation or merger of titles?
Adam Hookway of HM Land Registry considers applications for both amalgamation and mergers of title and explains the differences between them.
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OpinionReflecting on taxing challenges
New chair and vice-chair of the Private Client Solicitors Section Committee (PCSSC), Elizabeth Gibbison and Sarah Robinson reflect on 2023 and offer some predictions for 2024
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FeatureUnder the influence
Louise Dodds looks at undue influence and fraudulent calumny in respect of wills, and what you can do as a practitioner
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FeatureTricks of the trade
Kim Tasso looks at a three-tier, full firm approach to marketing private client services
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FeatureMastering LPAs and SIPPs
Alistair Ellen, director of FP Wealth Management, shares how attorneys and self-invested personal plans (SIPPs) interact and what to be mindful of if a donor and SIPP owner loses capacity
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FeatureBack to Basics: Heritage assets
Sarah Murphy examines the inheritance tax implications of historic estates and national treasures
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FeatureReputation on the line
Natalie Wright, from Law Society partner Mazars, looks at the importance of due diligence and considerations of your reputation when referring to financial advisers
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FeatureRetaining revocation
The pitfalls of abolishing section 18 of the Wills Act 1837 should not be underestimated, argues Byron Jones
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FeaturePulling the strings
As careers progress, many lawyers are put in management roles without necessarily having the tools to succeed. Susan Glenholme offers an introductory guide for those managing staff
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FeaturePutting clients first
Asset protection trusts have been in the news recently and not always for good reason. Tom Morrish comments
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FeatureIn the fast lane
Victoria Newey looks at what needs to be considered when making urgent or expedited applications to the Court of Protection
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FeatureKeeping it in the family
Family structures are evolving, and the law must evolve with them. Alberto Perez Cedillo explores the cross-border implications