The Supreme Court ruling in Ilott isn’t as clear cut as it might appear, although it does provide some elements of guidance, says Pete

Current law on maintenance provision is ‘unsatisfactory’ says Lad

Law Commission proposes root-and-branch amendments to mental capacity and deprivation of libert

Heledd Wyn considers the lessons that private client practitioners can learn from the recent Court of Protection case of Pau

Older people may feel pressured to give away assets to avoi

Stewart Stretton-Hill discusses the steps that must be taken to successfully revoke a lasting power o

New fees ignore asset-rich but cash-poor propert

New guidance published for charity legacy professionals will help to ensure benefactors’ philanthropic wishes are implemented efficiently and correctly, writes Stephe

Elizabeth Eyre considers the role of practitioners in ensuring the wishes and feelings of vulnerable people are placed at the heart of decision making in the Court o