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E-wills: Roderick Ramage asks whether we can have the future now

The High Court has upheld a widow’s right to bring a claim against her husband’s estate more than 26 years after grant of probate

The wills of Beryl Parsonage illustrate the meaning of want of knowledge and approval, writes Chris Williams

Peter de Vena Franks explains why joining the Will Aid campaign can benefit everyone involved

Constance McDonnell QC examines the year’s most notable 1975 Act decisions

Solicitors have been urged to join the 2019 Will Aid campaign, which takes place across the country throughout the month of November.

The government has scrapped controversial plans to hike probate fees.

Chris Williams provides an update on the evidence & standard of proof required to gauge mental capacity

A claimant relying on a standstill agreement in 1975 Act claims does take a risk, but one that will almost certainly be worth taking in future, as Paul Hewitt & Sarah Aughwane explain

Henrietta Mason & Chris Williams report on two intriguing recent cases involving undue influence & excessive costs

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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