Both the Wills and Probate publications have been augmented with a treatise on challenging the validity of a will. This includes an appreciation of The Non-Contentious Probate Rules 1987 which apply where there is no challenge or question as to the validity of a will. Read more...

The government has launched a 12 week consultation on changes to the conveyancing process. Our article explains more.

The rise in later-life divorce – often referred to as silver splitters – is an increasingly visible trend in family law. This article explores key legal issues and practical considerations for practitioners handling later-life divorce, particularly in high-net-worth cases. Read more…

The guide provides practical guidance and tools for practitioners advising clients in corporate insolvency matters, whether advising the company through its directors or advising creditors of a company facing or going through the insolvency process. Read more...

Part of our series of common legal questions and their answers, we look at discretionary trusts. Read more...

The new practical Care Proceedings guide will assist practitioners in acting for respondents in public law care proceedings matters efficiently and confidently. Read more...

As alternative dispute resolution processes creep towards becoming mandatory, we have published an article which can be used for in-house learning and development, or for clients to read and gain an understanding of the terminology and requirement to take part. Read more...

The accelerated first appointment procedure enables clients to reduce costs and skip straight to a financial dispute resolution hearing if an agreement has been reached. Read more...

Breaking news for London's family law practitioners: His Honour Judge Hess has announced major changes to the case management process for the capital's courts. Read more...

This comprehensive publication takes the practitioner through the stages involved in advising a client on a low-value road traffic accident claim for personal injuries, including whiplash, and other damages. It covers the stages of commencing a claim under the relevant pre-action protocols, use of the online portals, responding to a compensator’s offers and settling the matter. The publication also covers the stages of issuing proceedings if the matter falls outside the pre-action protocols. Read more...

The Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 heralds the biggest change to divorce law for decades and a new guide tailored to fit the new process has been published. The commentary and matter plan both guide practitioners through the new process, and new letters reflect the updated terminology.

Most of the requirements for possession claims set out in Practice Direction 55C are no longer in force, and our commentaries have been amended accordingly.

The Powers of Attorney and Advance Decisions guide has been enhanced with a fuller discussion of lasting powers of attorney including the roles and responsibilities of certificate providers and the process involved with objecting to registration. Commentary on enduring powers of attorney has been expanded with discussion of the registration and objection processes.

The Welsh Government has temporarily increased the nil rate band of land transaction tax for residential property transactions in Wales, increasing the nil rate from £180,000 to £250,000 for main residential purchases. The temporary rates apply for main residential purchases between 27 July 2020 and 31 March 2021, but do not apply to purchases of second homes or buy-to-let properties.

Dealing with coronavirus legal issues is currently a major challenge for legal practitioners everywhere. A great deal of emergency legislation has been passed already in response to the pandemic, both temporary and permanent. Temporary arrangements are daily being introduced by courts, the land registry and other authorities to allow business to be transacted despite the need for social distancing. There are also practical measures that can and must be taken to allow practitioners to continue to provide their services and assist their clients. By Lawyers have produced a publication which brings together in one place a collection of practical information to help the profession at this time. Dealing with coronavirus legal issues is a valuable resource for practitioners. It is available now by clicking on the link at the top of the matter plan in every By Lawyers Guide. The Dealing with coronavirus legal issues publication will be updated and enhanced as the response to the pandemic develops. As always, By Lawyers will keep practitioners abreast of ongoing changes and provide our trademark practical assistance to guide the profession in these difficult times.