Seeing non-contentious probate fee reforms in context
Kathryn Purkis argues opposition to the government’s proposed changes to probate fees is misplaced, believing the move would have a Robin Hood effect in practice
12 May 2019
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Elixer of youth: Rejuvenating your private client business by targeting young adults
Instead of chasing older and wealthier customers, private client lawyers should start engaging with younger generations, argues Rachel Rothwell
12 June 2019
Former solicitor jailed for forging wills
A former solicitor has been sentenced to four years and two months in jail after admitting he forged clients’ wills to cover his tracks.
12 June 2019
Capacity issues: ending the reliance on doctors?
With growing reluctance on the part of GPs to provide mental capacity assessments, is it time for private client solicitors to look for assistance from other professionals, asks Gary Rycroft
23 May 2019
Martin Hopkins: Nurturing long-term relationships
A stint in a legal call centre and part-time work as a front-of-house manager have taught Birkett Long’s new managing partner that knowing the law is just one part of being a lawyer
22 May 2019
Should you be part of a free will-writing scheme?
Before getting involved in a charity’s will scheme, make sure this is part of a focused plan on both sides, says Gary Rycroft
12 April 2019
Relief effort: forfeiture and assisted suicide
Mark Pawlowski reviews the Court of Appeal’s latest ruling on the application of the forfeiture rule in relation to assisted suicide and considers circumstances where judges will likely grant relief from the rule
6 April 2019
ICAEW loses judicial review of refusal to grant complete regulatory powers
The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) has lost its high court appeal to regulate all reserved legal services.
7 March 2019
Full capacity: should you take instructions from client?
Litigators should be attuned to capacity issues before taking or proceedings with client instructions, warns Hannah Mantle
7 March 2019
Spotify the law: Are the OPG trying to make us redundant?
Online legal tools can be liberating and confusing in equal measure, which is why lawyers are still need, so why can’t this be acknowledged, asks Gary Rycroft
6 March 2019
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