Practice notes

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Disclosure of tax avoidance schemes

The disclosure of tax avoidance schemes (DOTAS) rules require certain arrangements that will, or might be expected to, enable a person to obtain a tax...

Making gifts of assets

This practice note is for solicitors who advise clients about transferring their assets to family or friends.

Entity-based regulation

This practice note sets out guidance and information on entity-based regulation. It is relevant to all law firms and sole practitioners authorised by the Solicitors Regulation...

Price and service transparency

This practice note offers support to solicitors in deciding how to comply with new requirements.

Setting up a practice: regulatory requirements

This practice note outlines the regulatory requirements to consider when setting up your practice.

Appointment of a professional executor

This practice note explains what information you should give to clients who are considering appointing you as an executor.

Preparing a will when your client is leaving a gift for you, your family or colleagues

This practice note provides guidance and outlines the regulatory requirements to consider when preparing a will in which your client is leaving a gift for...

Bankrupt beneficiaries

This practice note advises solicitors who make distributions out of a deceased person's estate to ensure that they distribute in the correct way where a...

Administering insolvent estates

This practice note offers recommendations and best practice guidelines for solicitors and personal representatives, covering who can administer an insolvent estate, and liabilities.

Alternative business structures

This practice note provides details on Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) regulated alternative business structures (ABSs) and how to apply to become one.

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