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Ilott: Testamentary freedom restored?

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

Ilott: Supreme Court rules in favour of animal charities

Current law on maintenance provision is 'unsatisfactory' says Lady Hale

Working together to assist charities and benefactors

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

Déjà vu for the charity sector

Charities are once again revisiting the issues of fundraising regulation, payment of trustees and the Charity Commission, and the public benefit requirement, writes Vicki Bowles

Why solicitors play a key role in charitable giving

Rob Cope explains how simply raising the option of legacy giving with clients can increase the number of gifts made to charity

Charities and Brexit

Simon Steeden considers how charities could be affected by the legal and financial uncertainty following the UK's vote to leave the EU

A changing landscape

Robert Nieri and Georgina Farmer discuss the steps charities must take to ensure compliance with new fundraising rules and guidance

The impact of Brexit on the charity sector

Charities need to be aware of the changes that might be ahead, such as loss of funding streams and reductions in rate relief, and plan accordingly, warns Dominik Opalinski