Q and As

Our Q and As are examples of some of the recent questions that the Practice Advice Service has helped solicitors with. If you cannot find the answer you need, contact us.

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Do I need to charge VAT on services provided by my firm?

I’m setting up a new firm. Will I be required to charge VAT on the provision of my services?

Where should I refer a potential claim about a defective drug?

My client wants advice about a potential claim involving a defective drug. We do not specialise in litigation and are unable to assist but...

I'm a COLP. What should I do if there's a compliance breach at my firm?

I’m a compliance officer for legal practice (COLP). There has been a serious breach of compliance at my firm that should be reported to the...

A beneficiary refuses to approve estate accounts. What can I do?

I act in the administration of an estate. The residuary beneficiary refuses to approve the estate accounts. What should I do?

Should I take out additional PII cover to act in a property purchase for an old friend?

An old friend wishes to instruct my firm to act in a £4 million property purchase. What PII cover do I need?

Can freelance solicitors offer immigration services?

I’m a solicitor considering becoming a freelancer. Can I offer immigration services?

Who must sign a statutory declaration?

Is it a requirement that statutory declarations must be signed by the declarant and a commissioner for oaths?

TA6 form changes: frequently asked questions

Find answers to common practical, procedural and legal questions about the TA6 Property information form (5th edition)

Is the appointment of a minor executor valid?

My client wishes to appoint his wife and son as executors to his will. The son is currently aged 16 years. Is the appointment of...

Do I need written authority from a mortgagee to receive redemption funds?

I act for a seller of a mortgaged property. Do I need written authority from the seller’s mortgagee confirming I am authorised to receive the...

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