Family & Probate Law: Bridging Reform and Practice in 2025

Description

Family and Probate Law practitioners are facing a period of significant reform in 2025, with wide-ranging changes to practice, procedure, and case management. This half-day online conference brings together leading experts to examine the impact of the Family Courts Act 2024, new District Court forms, the roll-out of the Family Law Portal, and the evolving role of solicitors in safeguarding vulnerable clients.

Chaired by Charlotte Finnegan, Principal, Family Lawyer, Mediator & Collaborative Lawyer, the conference provides 3 CPD hours and offers delegates a unique opportunity to update their knowledge and adapt to new requirements.

What you will learn

This conference delves into four critical areas of Family and Probate Law, offering in-depth analysis into:

• Family Law Reform in Motion: A clear breakdown of the Family Courts Act 2024, new procedures, and the digitalisation of family law practice.
• Evolving Family Law Practice: Insight into transparency, client protection, and the solicitor’s role in trauma-informed representation.
• Probate Registry Reforms: Practical strategies for compliance with new probate forms, foreign domicile applications, and procedural guidance.
• Will Amendments & Case Law: Expert updates on codicils, deeds of variation, executor duties, and key judgments shaping probate litigation.