Practice advice Q&A

Monday, 13 February 2012

I am an immigration solicitor. I have just been notified that my client is about to be removed from the United Kingdom tonight. Under the judicial review process, how do I prevent his removal as a matter of urgency?

Categories: Immigration

Bills by email

Monday, 6 February 2012

My client has asked me to send bills to him by email. Can I do this?

Categories: Financial management

Rise in fee for swearing oath

Monday, 30 January 2012

Is it true that the fee for swearing oaths has risen to £10?

Categories: Costs and fees

Executor in will

Monday, 23 January 2012

My firm drafted and is holding the will of a recently deceased client. When is an executor named in a will entitled to the original will?

Categories: Wills and probate

Invoice and overseas associate company

Monday, 16 January 2012

I act for a UK registered company client on a matter that has now completed. My client has advised me that my invoice is to be paid by an overseas associate company. How may I do this?

Categories: Corporate tax

Bill of costs and unpaid disbursements

Monday, 9 January 2012

Can a bill of costs include unpaid disbursements?

Categories: Law firm management

Providing a certificate in lasting power of attorney

Monday, 19 December 2011

I am preparing a lasting power of attorney (LPA) for an elderly client. The form requires the certificate provider to confirm that he or she is acting independently of the donor and in particular is not a person listed in the disqualification criteria. Does this mean I am not regarded as independent and so cannot provide the certificate?

Categories: Consumer Issues, Debt and Bankruptcy

Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 and wills

Monday, 12 December 2011

I have been instructed to prepare a will on behalf of a client who is adamant that she does not want to make any provision for her daughter. I am concerned that the daughter may have a potential claim under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 (IPFDA). What should I do?

Categories: Wills and probate

Deceased client and conveyancing transaction

Monday, 5 December 2011

I act for a cash buyer in a conveyancing transaction and exchanged contracts last week. Unfortunately, my client has since died and completion is due to take place next week. What is the position?

Categories: Residential conveyancing

Couple purchasing local business

Monday, 28 November 2011

I act for a young couple in the purchase of a small local business. Part of the funding is coming from their respective parents with the remainder provided by a high-street lender. What anti-money laundering considerations would I need to consider in compliance with the Money Laundering Regulations 2007 ('the regulations')?

Categories: Anti money laundering regulation