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News

Probate Section 2009/10 seminar programme - UPDATED

The Probate Section 2009/10 seminar programme has been updated. Read on for details of the Birmingham seminar, rescheduled from 13 January 2010

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UK opts out of EU regulation on succession and wills

Jack Straw has decided to opt out of the proposed EU bill, fearing it will complicate inheritance laws for British citizens

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Save the date: Probate Section Annual Conference 2010

The Probate Section Annual Conference 2010 will be held on Friday, 2 July 2010 at the Victoria Park Plaza Hotel - put the date in your diary!

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Law Society releases new protocols for estate administration with different banks

The Law Society has joined with the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) to develop agreements with major banks and building societies to help solicitors navigate the different administrative procedures of each bank in the process of winding-up an estate

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The remuneration certificate process is removed

Clients disputing a bill in a non-contentious matter no longer have the right to request that their solicitor obtain a remuneration certificate

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Featured events

Probate Section Annual Conference 2010

The Probate Section Annual Conference 2010 will be held on Friday, 2 July 2010 at the Victoria Park Plaza Hotel - put the date in your diary!

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PS Regional Seminars 2009/10

The Law Society Probate Section’s annual regional seminar programme will consist of 17 evening seminars which will take place until March 2010.

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