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The latest online articles, exclusively for Private Client Solicitors Section members
Selling a probate property
Darren Leggett, of Law Society partner Property Ladder Group, looks at best practice when selling a residential property as part of probate
PAS FAQ: Using a PI to support contentious probate claim
Our Practice Advice Service answers a commonly asked questions by private client practitioners
Testing the market orthodoxy: tradition or true compliance?
The traditional approach to selling estate or charity property has long been seen as the safest route. Daniel Marsden from Probate Auction looks at whether auctions or alternatives can sometimes provide better results
The importance of Practice Directions in the Court of Protection
Victoria Newey explains how Practice Directions help private client solicitors navigate the Court of Protection more efficiently, ensuring applications are thorough, timely and in P’s best interests
Our 'Back to Basics' section takes one key issue and provides extensive practical details to ensure you're up to speed and confident in your knowledge.
Back to Basics: Caveats
Dan Shaw explores caveats and how to deal with them in practice
Back to Basics: Attendance notes
Sarah Cairns, Andrew Bishop and Cian Jones look at and offer best practice on attendance notes
Back to Basics: Severance of joint tenancy
Chris Claxton-Shirley looks at severance of joint tenancy
Back to Basics: Heritage assets
Sarah Murphy examines the inheritance tax implications of historic estates and national treasures
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- Private client law update and refresher course:
- wills drafting
- estate administration
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