Private client

Law Commission calls for overhaul of 1837 Wills Act in consultation paving the way for electronic and video wills

Ann Stanyer welcomes proposals to reform the overburdened DOLS system and a recent decision on interpreting the LPA rules

ECtHR endorses English courts’ ‘meticulous’ decisions that life-sustaining treatment withdrawal is in ten-month-old’s best interests

Justices frustrated at course of action they regard as not in Charlie’s best interests

Technology improves efficiency for probate practices without losing humanity, says Simon Farthing

The increase in people registering LPAs is heartening, but there are concerns that some attorneys are taking advantage of the ease with which they can be prepared, warns Ann Stanyer

Suspensive measure extended to prevent ‘serious and irreparable harm’