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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Can I share a copy of a will file with a beneficiary without the executor’s authority?

The beneficiary of a will has asked me to share a copy of my deceased client’s will file, but the executor does not want the...

I’ve been professionally embarrassed. Can I withdraw from a Crown Court case?

I’m representing a client privately in the Crown Court. I’ve been professionally embarrassed. Can I withdraw from the case?

Should I charge VAT on a medico-legal report from a non-VAT registered expert?

I’m acting in a personal injury claim. The expert instructed to produce a medico-legal report has not charged VAT. Should I charge VAT on this...

How can I protect client information from cyberattacks?

Is a remote server essential for keeping client information stored securely and confidentially when working remotely?

Am I obliged to act as my client’s deputy?

I’ve been acting for a client for many years who no longer has mental capacity to give instructions. The local authority social services team insists...

Is the Legal Ombudsman’s final decision binding?

Is the Legal Ombudsman’s final decision binding for ‘full and final settlement’ purposes?

Can I cover a colleague's duty solicitor slots?

A colleague who is also a duty solicitor is on sick leave and I’ve been asked to cover her slots. Is this allowed?

Can the Legal Ombudsman re-assess a bill that’s been assessed by a court?

My client is dissatisfied with their bill, which was assessed by the court. The client complained to the LeO. Can the LeO re-assess what my...

Is an attorney entitled to a copy of a donor’s will?

I’ve been instructed by a client to draw up a will and prepare a lasting power of attorney. Would the appointed attorney be entitled to...

Does the Law Society hold a list of group litigation orders?

We’re looking to see if the court has made a group litigation order (GLO) in a matter. Does the Law Society hold a list of...

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