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Join Lucy Bluck on Friday 31 January where she will present a virtual MBL Seminars Ltd on LPAs and Wills for LGBTQ+ Clients – Practical Considerations for Private Client Practitioners. Lucy will provide in-depth analysis and legal insights into Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney while addressing the unique challenges faced by LGBTQ+ clients in relation to their estate planning. Key topics will include: - Tax considerations - Cohabitation and intestacy rules - Gender-neutral drafting - Family structures and guardianship 🔗 Book your space here: https://lnkd.in/eiABGm39 #KingsleyNapley #PrivateClient #EstatePlanning #LBTQ #Tax #FinancialPlanning

🎙️ CoP Talks - Empowering Minds, Protecting Lives | Episode 2 - FAQ’s - What are LPAs? In our second episode, Court of Protection experts Jemma Garside and Sameena Munir TEP provide a detailed overview of FAQ's on Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs). This crucial legal tool allows you to appoint trusted individuals to make decisions on your behalf if you lose mental capacity. Whether you're planning for your future, supporting a loved one, or working in a relevant professional field, this podcast offers invaluable insights into leveraging LPAs to protect one's autonomy and best interests. Stay tuned for our weekly podcast updates. Watch episode two here: https://lnkd.in/eJnRpE9J #KingsleyNapley #CourtofProtection #LPA #PowerOfAttorney #HealthCare

Being away from home working on your birthday may gain some sympathy but when it is at the STEP Cayman Islands conference with my Partner Ryan Mowat and friends at James Hambro & Partners suggest having a party with Kingsley Napley, I think you can put away your tiny violins! Thank you to Anthony Partridge and Emma Santiago, LLB, TEP, FCCA for celebrating with me and for such an excellent few days here. #privateclient #privatewealth #cayman #STEP

Today, Spear's Magazine launched their Spear's 500 2025 guide to the best private client advisors. Congratulations to all our outstanding lawyers who are featured. Corporate, Commercial & Finance | Kingsley Napley James Fulforth Anthony Macpherson John Young David Davies Christina Kelly Criminal Defence | Kingsley Napley Louise Hodges Sandra Paul Rebecca Niblock David Sleight Ed Smyth Jill Lorimer Dispute Resolution | Kingsley Napley Ryan Mowat Waqar Shah Helen Morris Employment | Kingsley Napley Corinne Aldridge Family | Kingsley Napley Sital Fontenelle Jane Keir Charlotte Bradley Abby Buckland Will MacFarlane Connie Atkinson Lauren Evans Sarah Dodds Immigration | Kingsley Napley Nick Rollason Marcia Longdon Katie Newbury Private Client | Kingsley Napley James Ward TEP Charles Richardson Laura Harper Joseph Austin Real Estate | Kingsley Napley Bethan Owen https://lnkd.in/e4Ui-pcS   #KingsleyNapley #spears500 #WealthManagement #FinancialAdvisors #FamilyLaw #Tax #CriminalLaw #Corporate

🎙️ NEW: CoP Talks - Empowering minds, protecting lives | Episode 1 - Introduction to capacity and Court of Protection Join Court of Protection experts Jemma Garside and Sameena Munir TEP in our first episode of CoP Talks for an essential guide to the Mental Capacity Act. Discover how the court protects vulnerable individuals through capacity assessments, Deputies, and legal safeguards. Stay tuned for our weekly podcast updates, the perfect podcast for healthcare professionals and anyone navigating mental capacity matters. Watch episode one here: https://lnkd.in/etDcTfu2 #KingsleyNapley #HealthCare #MentalHealth

Further on the topic of the new taxes affecting landed estates that we’re focusing on in our newsletter this week, our expert contributor Charles Richardson, private client partner at Kingsley Napley, comments “The reduction to inheritance tax business property relief from April 2026 and the increase to employer’s national insurance from April 2025 will really put the squeeze on these businesses.” Read the full article here https://lnkd.in/euksfNNZ Subscribe for free to our weekly newsletter to keep up to date with the latest developments affecting the wealth sector https://lnkd.in/et9kYWeR

We are excited to announce that our Private Client Partner, Sophie Voelcker TEP and our Trusts and Estate Disputes Partner, Ryan Mowat will represent Kingsley Napley at the STEP International Wealth Structuring Forum in the Cayman Islands this week!   Sophie and Ryan look forward to sharing takeaways on cutting-edge wealth structuring strategies, developments in the trust world and reconnecting with fellow industry leaders. Private Client | Kingsley Napley Dispute Resolution | Kingsley Napley   More information can be found here: https://lnkd.in/e-BKUW97   #KingsleyNapley #PrivateWealth #WealthManagement #FinancialPlanning

With the passing the of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, James Ward TEP, who Heads our Private Client team, has been thinking about the practical implications it is likely to have for the families and the clients he deals with. As James says, while there are many reasons why the Bill has merit, one thing it cannot resolve is all of usual inheritance and financial decisions that accompany the death of a loved one. You can read James’ article in This Is Money here: https://lnkd.in/degrsCDM   #KingsleyNapley #PrivateClient #EndOfLifePlanning #InheritancePlanning

One of the roles of a deputy responsible for a vulnerable individual is to act in their best interest, and sometimes, the Office of the Public Guardian can raise questions and concerns.   It can sometimes feel overwhelming and daunting having to respond to the OPG's queries, so our expert Lauren Eyre offers her simple steps for navigating this process. Read the full blog here: https://lnkd.in/emEbHxmX #KingsleyNapley #CourtofProtection #OPG

Planning your legacy: why a watertight will matters. Don't leave your final wishes to chance - making a will is crucial for ensuring your assets go exactly where you want them. Head of Private Client, James Ward TEP, states in This Is Money: "Remember that jointly held assets, life insurance, and pension payments are often NOT covered by your will. The destination of those monies needs to be understood and tailored to your wishes." Key tips: - Value your entire estate - Consider all assets - Get professional advice - Do not rely on intestacy rules. Secure your family's future today - read This Is Money’s full article here: https://lnkd.in/gSi3ejWN   #KingsleyNapley #EstatePlanning #WillWriting #FinancialTips