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Paola Fudakowska & Henrietta Mason provide a wills & probate update

The Supreme Court decision in Ilott represents a qualified victory for testamentary freedom, as Greg Williams explains

The government's controversial plans to hike up probate fees bore the hallmark of a tax, says Elis Gomer

Will probate disputes decline in the light of Heather Ilott’s reversal of fortune, asks Paul Davidoff

Roderick Ramage discusses the challenges of will drafting in a paperless world

Paola Fudakowska & Henrietta Mason report on recent wills & probate disputes

Clare Kelly provides a round-up of recent contentious probate case law

Kathryn Purkis provides a comparative view of family provision in the British Isles

Paola Fudakowska & Henrietta Mason analyse solicitors’ duties in estate matters

Rawdon Crozier reflects on mixed messages & disclaimer by conduct

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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Charles Russell Speechlys—James Paterson

Charles Russell Speechlys—James Paterson

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

Ellisons—Samuel Flower

Ellisons—Samuel Flower

Ellisons strengthens Rural Affairs team with senior appointment

Sidley—Carl Hotton

Sidley—Carl Hotton

Sidley adds insurance mergers and acquisitions partner to London office

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