The Law Society Probate Section provides support to solicitors and other lawyers in England and Wales whose work involves probate; inheritance tax; elderly client advice; wills; trusts; lasting power of attorneys; and related property law.

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News

Perpetuities & Accumulations Bill 2009

Bill abolishes the old rules regarding perpetuities and excessive accumulation.

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Concerns raised about leaflet referrals

Probate Section and the Wills and Equity Committee pursuing issue raised by pracitioners across the UK.

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Law Society Excellence Awards 2009

Entries are now open

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Join the Probate Section now at our special rate

Members pay £100 less to attend the Probate Section Annual Conference

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Legal Services Act 2007: implications for the profession and consumers

Director of government relations discussion implications of Legal Services Act

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Update on HMCS probate applications changes

The HMCS has responded disappointingly to the Probate Section chair's correspondence.

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Working together to safeguard vulnerable adults

The OPG has published new guidelines setting out a joined-up approach in responding to the needs of vulnerable adults and those taking decisions on their behalf.

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Featured events

PS Webinars 2009

This is one of 10 one hour online seminars which will take place from 28th May 2009. They will cover a range of topics relevant to busy practitioners and will be conducted by lecturers who are acknowledged experts in their fields.

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Probate Section Annual Conference 2009

The Probate Section Annual conference will be held on Friday, 3 July 2009 at the Victoria Park Plaza Hotel - put the date in your diary!

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