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Step change

Broadening the class of applicants treated as a child of the deceased should bring about more inheritance claims, says Lloyd Junor

Government's 'one single mediation session for everyone' only for those legally aided

Practitioners say the proposal does and will not repair the damage 'wreaked' upon separation proceedings by legal aid cuts

Parental guidance

When buying property for children, clients must weigh up the IHT benefits of giving funds away and reducing the size of their estate against their desire to protect assets from claims, says Caroline Cook 

Widening the family circle

Despite the perceived costs, there are merits to introducing independent trustees to help look after everyon';s best interests, says Nicola Marchant

A little bird told me...

Ban Twitter and Facebook to avoid losing out in the divorce law courts, says Katy Barber

Finding unison 'in wealth

Being super-rich today offers a sense ?of purpose rather than privilege, ?says Sarah Cormack

Family update

Austin Chessell advises practitioners on how to best classify, promote and grow the recognition of mediation services

Non-legally trained mediators: a Tour de Farce?

Mediation in family disputes is a threat to justice, believes Marilyn Stowe