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Searching for clarity in the family courts

The differing opinions of senior judges on matters such as the privacy of proceedings mean family practitioners can struggle to accurately advise clients, explains Alex Carruthers

'From the Frontline to Recovery'

Fiona Walters discusses the rich history of the Defence Medical Welfare Service and its continuing work providing practical and emotional support to members of the armed forces

The perks and pitfalls of testamentary charitable giving

Amelia Beringer and John Fitzgerald advise on the use of charitable legacies to reduce an estate's inheritance tax rate

Care Act: How to afford and manage the changes

The Care Act 2014 paved the way for the biggest change in social care law in England for 60 years. Lynn Buckley gives an overview of the key points

Best practice for managing legacy disputes

The sooner a charity takes steps to address the situation in a legacy dispute, the better placed it will be to reach a prompt and cost-effective solution, advises Leticia Jennings

The dangers of DIY wills

Oliver Embley sets out some of the issues to consider when drafting a will and considers recent developments in will writing

Can charities restore the public's confidence?

Clive Vergnaud and Darren Hooker consider the recent storm of allegations about charities' fundraising methods and proposals for the regulation of these activities

The legal year in 60 seconds

SJ counts down the top ten news stories of 2015