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Emotional ties

Will councils have to reassess a person's ability to pay their care fees following the failings of Worcestershire County, asks Matthew Evans

Thomson v Mooney

Heather Viljoen reviews a case about gifting property

Legal executives to undertake conveyancing and probate services

Lord chancellor pledges order that will extend legal executives' rights and place them on same footing as solicitors

Major decision about minors

Because a lot rides on making the right decision, appointing guardians is a common reason why wills are delayed or stall completely, says Fay Copeland

The LLM: do not underestimate the value of developing expertise

Achieving an LLM qualification provides the opportunity to stand out from the crowd, says Simon Boyes

Do we need a Hippocratic oath for solicitors?

A single 'statement of competence' could have significant symbolic value as long as it doesn't lead to a free-for-all legal education framework, says Jean-Yves Gilg

Making a statement: can a single definition of 'competence' raise professional standards?

The Solicitors Regulation Authority's outcomes-focused approach to competence could shift responsibility for education and training on providers and employers. Director of education and training Julie Brannan talks to Jean-Yves Gilg about the regulator's plans for a new compliance framework

Commercial property update

Landlords should ensure that rent accruing during an administrator's occupation is recovered as an expense to provide the highest rate of recovery possible, says Magnus Hassett