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The end of nil rate band trusts for couples?

Now that married couples and civil partners can claim the transferable nil-rate band, is there any point in setting up a nil-rate band trust on...

Who will pay for the expert's report?

As DJ Tacy Cronin considers whether a divorced couple's monies under lien with one of their solicitors should be used to pay for an expert...

Landlord and tenant update

Tessa Shepperson reviews the effectiveness of tenancy deposit regulation, including the de facto unenforceability of landlords' financial penalties, and whether the new provisions in the...

Children update

As the courts are getting to grips with new family models, Noel Arnold reviews how they approach the protection of children's interests

How to get what you want

Peter Fleming considers the art of negotiation

Will-writing warning: get the basics right

Rawlings highlights the grave consequences of failing to thoroughly check a will after execution, says Adam Draper

Attorneys bearing gifts

Richard McDermott reflects on lasting powers of attorney in the light of the latest case considering the validity of gifts

Drafting a deathbed will

William East and Ruth Hughes offer their advice on how to stay out of the line of fire when the validity of a will drafted...