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Charlie Gard case decided on basis of evidence, not social media opinions, says judge

US doctor gave evidence without examining Charlie and had a commercial interest in the proposed treatment, hospital says

Modernisation of wills is essential, but by no means at the risk of client protection

Claire Davis raises concerns that the Law Commision's reforms may go too far

Modernising the law of wills

Professor Nick Hopkins and Spencer Clarke discuss the Law Commission's proposals to bring the law of wills into the 21st century

Avoiding estate disputes

Rigorous documentation around assessments of capacity should become the norm, especially considering the concerning rise in dementia figures, says Sir Robert Francis QC

Vulnerable consumers need more cost options and 'jargon-free' legal services

LSB research first step towards improving outcomes for people with mental health problems or dementia

Will writing the Shoreditch way?

Proposals to bring the law on wills into 21st century practice are long overdue, but an essential question has unfortunately been left outside the scope of the reform: access to legal advice, says Jean-Yves Gilg

Law reform body proposes giving courts 'dispensing powers' in will disputes

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

Mental capacity and family proceedings

Mariko Wilson discusses the checks and balances in place to ensure that vulnerable clients are protected and their interests properly represented in family cases