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Why solicitors play a key role in charitable giving

Rob Cope explains how simply raising the option of legacy giving with clients can increase the number of gifts made to charity

Is your contribution 'special' enough?

The case law on special contributions shows the court has set the threshold inordinately high for parties seeking to deviate from equality, writes Lara Myers

Tax planning for everyone

Following the media furore over the late Duke of Westminster's estate, Eamonn Daly highlights the differences between legitimate tax arrangements and abusive avoidance

Charities and Brexit

Simon Steeden considers how charities could be affected by the legal and financial uncertainty following the UK's vote to leave the EU

Following the golden rule

Ben Parr-Ferris considers the court's approach to testamentary capacity in Burns and two recent decisions on the application of costs rules in contentious probate cases

A changing landscape

Robert Nieri and Georgina Farmer discuss the steps charities must take to ensure compliance with new fundraising rules and guidance

Mind what you say

John de Waal QC advises on the enforceability of anti-oral variation clauses following decisions in Globe and MWB

Speeding up the planning process

Richard Harwood QC discusses proposals made by the Neighbourhood Planning Bill and whether they will achieve the aim of streamlining the planning system