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Estates and probate practitioners have called for bereaved families to be given better support in accessing their loved ones’ digital assets when they die or become incapacitated
Ministers are consulting on plans to overhaul the lasting power of attorney (LPA) process, shifting to a mainly digital service and introducing more safeguards against fraud and abuse
Britney’s legal battles shine a spotlight on conservatorship. Jemima Barnes outlines developments on this side of the pond
Probate fees could be hiked to as much as £273 from their current level of £155 (for applications from legal professionals) and £215 (for non-professionals), under Ministry of Justice (MoJ) proposals
Tom Hall provides a practical guide to capacity & the appointment of attorneys & deputies
NLJ's Charities Appeals Supplement has been published in this week's issue
Debra Burton & Tamsin Wooldridge outline the sobering impact of the pandemic on charities & its effect on legacy income
Nathan Wells examines the removal & replacement of personal representatives
Alistair Spencer outlines the law underpinning & resolving burial disputes

Genealogy firm Finders International celebrated a triple win at the Probate Research Awards 2021.

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MOVERS & SHAKERS

NLJ career profile: Liz McGrath KC

NLJ career profile: Liz McGrath KC

A good book, a glass of chilled Albarino, and being creative for pleasure help Liz McGrath balance the rigours of complex bundles and being Head of Chambers

Burges Salmon—Matthew Hancock-Jones

Burges Salmon—Matthew Hancock-Jones

Firm welcomes director in its financial services financial regulatory team

Gateley Legal—Sam Meiklejohn

Gateley Legal—Sam Meiklejohn Premium Content

Partner appointment in firm’s equity capital markets team

NEWS

Law school partners with charity to give free assistance to litigants in need

Magic circle firms, in-house legal departments and litigation firms alike are embracing more flexible ways to manage surges of workloads, the success of Flex Legal has shown

Magic circle firms, in-house legal departments and litigation firms alike are embracing more flexible ways to manage surges of workloads, the success of Flex Legal has shown

Magic circle firms, in-house legal departments and litigation firms alike are embracing more flexible ways to manage surges of workloads, the success of Flex Legal has shown

Walkers and runners will take in some of London’s finest views at the 16th annual charity event

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