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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.

HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS) has published guidance for members of the public and probate professionals to apply for probate online and includes an update on how HMCTS is planning to enhance the service through 2021.

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Charles Russell Speechlys—James Paterson

Charles Russell Speechlys further bolsters Private Equity expertise with the appointment of James Paterson

Ellisons—Samuel Flower

Ellisons strengthens Rural Affairs team with senior appointment

Sidley—Carl Hotton

Sidley adds insurance mergers and acquisitions partner to London office

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Costs judge within limits but litigants warned

A deputy costs judge correctly exercised his discretion to allow late service rather than strike out the point of dispute, the Court of Appeal has held

Prince Harry's claim falls short

Prince Harry, Baroness Doreen Lawrence and five others have lost their case against the publisher of the Daily Mail, Mail on Sunday and MailOnline, in Various Claimants v Associated Newspapers [2026] EWHC 1637 (KB)

Making the case for open justice data

Public confidence in the justice system is being undermined by a lack of accessible, useable data, magistrates have warned

First immigration sentencing guidelines set out

The Sentencing Council has launched draft guidelines for facilitation and endangering another person during a sea crossing to the UK

Legal advice on workplace non-disclosure agreements

Government proposals to make independent written legal advice a prerequisite for workplace non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) may prove unworkable, according to a senior employment lawyer

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Wills & Probate

MOVERS & SHAKERS

Charles Russell Speechlys—James Paterson

Ellisons—Samuel Flower

Sidley—Carl Hotton