Wedlake Bell LLP partner Jenny Cutts answers a reader's question in the Financial Times on whether you can be appointed as #trustee of a #trust where you are already the sole beneficiary. #estateplanning If you're interested in learning more, see here [£]: ft.com/content/1b47bc…

Congratulations to Charles Hicks who has worked loyally for Wedlake Bell LLP and our clients for 55 years today. Amazing source of wisdom when you wonder if you’re in a bit of a pickle: plus ca change, plus c’est la meme chose.

Great to see Wedlake Bell LLP partner Jenny Cutts in Personal Finance this weekend - what she doesn’t know about issues around trusts isn’t worth knowing! PrivateClientWB

A very timely piece from Gemma given #wfh trends and all that is happening on the high street ⬇️

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Thought provoking piece ⁦FT Property⁩ this weekend. Would very much like to see Homes England support this kind of initiative ft.com/content/88bbc8…

Want to ensure the right people receive their inheritance? Caroline Miller & Olivia Ufland look at the practical steps that can be taken to minimise the potential for inheritance disputes within 'blended' families. Read more here: ow.ly/5XiE50PLuie #InheritanceDisputes

The Powers of Attorney Bill received Royal Assent this week. Wedlake Bell LLP partner Victoria Mahon de Palacios summarises the main changes to #LPA procedures that will be introduced. insights.wedlakebell.com/post/102io8r/p… #lpas #mentalcapacity #digitallpa

My first child was born 14 days early - & 11 hours too soon for his father to qualify for paternity leave. The bank employing him were so keen to show men could take paternity leave he was allowed to take it. That was 20+ years ago. So disappointed to see this is still an issue.

Anyone who like me has brought spare socks to a site visit to stuff into boots to make them fit? Or worse? This survey is for men and women. Please do take the time to fill it in. forms.office.com/Pages/Response…

A must read for lawyers, and clients who want their lawyers to be a diverse bunch.

My favourite quote from the legal directories 2023. Flattering to get individual recognition but named lawyers are nothing without the rest of the firm behind them. Thanks to my colleagues who provide great service behind the scenes on client deals - the wind beneath my wings.

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We're excited to announce the publication of Partner, Ann Stanyer's book, "Powers of Attorney for Property & Finance: A User's Guide" which provides invaluable guidance on the more complex aspects of the role of power of attorney. Get your copy here: ow.ly/ugXr50Q52iq

Delighted to see Head of Private Client, Caroline Miller's thoughts on the Chancellor's #AutumnStatement featured in a piece in Spear's Magazine. spearswms.com/wealth/tax/aut… #HNW #estateplanning

Planning problems - yes. Lots of my clients have plenty of gripes about that! But also the lack of what, in the olden days, we called council houses.

Les mecs du MIPIM! Tous s’habillent en costumes bleus. J’adore le voir.

Great to hear the sage advice of Ray McCann on Radio 4’s PM programme last night! Capital gains tax and HMRC investigations, explained.

Interesting debate City Property Association on AI and real estate this morning - low hanging fruit on speeding #planning process.

Great explainer on #JCT2024 contract amendments from my colleagues Wedlake Bell LLP this morning. They know the detail so you don’t have to!