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The accepted view that a testamentary witness must be physically present is ‘misconceived’, solicitor Nicholas Bevan argues in this week’s NLJ

Is it a misconception that a witness needs to be physically present at a will signing? Dr Nicholas Bevan reports

Social distancing may cause problems for wills and probate lawyers, barrister Veronica Cowan writes in this week’s NLJ.

Veronica Cowan outlines the difficulties facing wills & probate practitioners during lockdown

Social distancing may cause problems for wills and probate lawyers, barrister Veronica Cowan writes in this week’s NLJ

Some private client hearings are more suited to remote justice than others, 5 Stone Buildings barristers Ruth Hughes and Eliza Eagling have explained in a LexisNexis interview this week

Sinead O’Callaghan discusses testamentary capacity in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic

The concept of ‘predatory marriage’ may mean little to English lawyers and probate practitioners, but it is a phenomenon that can have serious and permanent testamentary effects, according to James McKean, New Square Chambers, and Shoosmiths solicitors Andrew Bishop and Hollie Richardson

James McKean, Andrew Bishop & Hollie Richardson highlight the morality & dangers of predatory marriage & probate

More people than ever before are leaving money to charity in their will, consumer research by nfpSynergy, shows

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Anthony Collins—20 promotions

20 promotions mark major people investment at national law firm, Anthony Collins

Sidley—Elaine Whiteford

Sidley adds competition litigator Elaine Whiteford in London

Charles Russell Speechlys—Claudina D’Costa

Charles Russell Speechlys welcomes Claudina D’Costa as Director of Client Development Marketing

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Pro Bono Week marks silver jubilee

The 25th Pro Bono Week begins today until 6 November, with events hosted by law firms, chambers, law schools and charities across the UK

NLJ this week: Pro bono’s silver lining

Pro bono is celebrating a silver anniversary, with initiatives putting businesses and students at the heart of access to justice

NLJ this week: Wrong expert, costly exit

Choosing the wrong expert can cost a clinical negligence claimant more than their case

NLJ this week: Time for judges to break their silence?

Judges risk weakening their own independence by staying silent over government reforms, a leading public lawyer argues

NLJ this week: Discounted damages, different costs

A discount on damages does not automatically mean an equivalent haircut for legal costs in military deafness claims

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Wills & Probate

MOVERS & SHAKERS

Anthony Collins—20 promotions

Sidley—Elaine Whiteford

Charles Russell Speechlys—Claudina D’Costa