Know where you’re starting from before you depart
To know whether there is ‘good reason’ to depart from the budget, it is imperative to keep a clear record of the assumptions made, advises District Judge Richard Lumb
21 September 2017
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Online probate beta testing to be extended to solicitors this autumn
Lawyer concerned new system could be ‘abused by unscrupulous applicants’
20 September 2017
Man’s (and clients’) best friend
Having a dog on the team is the best way to humanise a solicitors’ firm and comfort anxious clients, as Russell Conway has learned
15 September 2017
From little acorn to mighty oak
Shulmans’ values help it maintain a strong regional presence, says managing partner Tim Halstead. Matthew Rogers reports
15 September 2017
Decide for yourself
The judgment in CH v A Metropolitan Council demonstrates that before making decisions for a vulnerable person, there is a real obligation to support them to gain capacity where possible, writes Sophia Roper
14 September 2017
Don’t underestimate career paralegals
Amanda Hamilton explains why the legal profession needs to embrace all paralegals, not just those who aspire to become solicitors
12 September 2017
Questions to change the world
John Bunker provides guidance on responding to the Law Commission consultation on the law of wills
12 September 2017
The importance of legacy giving
In the lead-up to ‘Remember A Charity In Your Will Week’, Rob Cope outlines the latest inheritance research findings, and emphasises the importance of solicitors reminding clients about charitable donations in their wills
11 September 2017
GDPR: Prevention better than cure
The TalkTalk fine is a timely reminder that data protection compliance is mandatory, not optional, says James Castro-Edwards
8 September 2017
Invest in understanding the client journey
To improve service delivery, you need to track the complete journey your clients make, explains Helen Hamilton-Shaw
8 September 2017
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