Lloyd Junor

Partner, Adams & Remers

No contest

Now Heather Ilott's lengthy circumnavigation of the courts appears to be over, what is the benefit of forfeiture clauses in protecting an estate, asks Lloyd Junor

Seeking approval

Professional trustees must get prior agreement of their charges and allocate work appropriate to the level of skill and expertise required, says Lloyd Junor

Reality bites

Costs budgeting is now the norm in most types of litigation, not least in proceedings concerning trusts and estates, where the costs can be very high, says Lloyd Junor

No waiting room

Time is money, so be proactive and chase up a doctor's testamentary capacity report before it's too late, says Lloyd Junor

Win, lose or draw

Bypassing litigation through mediation can save taxes, costs and emotional damage, as well as avoiding an 'all or nothing' outcome, says Lloyd Junor

Getting personal

Disputes about PRs' costs are on the rise despite best practice advice being endorsed by the Court of Appeal ten years ago, says Lloyd Junor

Great expectations.

Probate claims are all about costs, says Lloyd Junor, but do your clients really understand who pays them?

Heavy duty

Now the court has power to remove an executor before a grant of probate has been obtained, what are the risks for practitioners? By Lloyd Junor

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