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by Hannah Clarkson I had the pleasure of attending the BMA’s Annual Representative Meeting (ARM) recently, where I hosted a Wills clinic on behalf of BMA Law. It was a real privilege to meet so many medical professionals in person and to offer guidance on a subject that’s often put to one side: writing a Will. Thank you to everyone who stopped by — your…

by Julian Norris   Partnership expulsions are often messy affairs, whether there are clear grounds to expel a wayward partner or the other partners have come together to make a decision under a green socks clause, often under the premise that they can no longer work with the partner that they propose expelling.   Even more organised terminations, where an amicable exit arrangement has been agreed,…

by Lisa Nabou Why is an apology such a big deal in the context of a patient complaint?   Many years ago, I was handed an apology on a sheet of paper. The note read, in large flowery writing using a black fountain pen on the top two lines of a faintly lined sheet of A4, something like this: ‘Dear Lisa, we apologise if you…

by Hannah Clarkson When an individual passes away, their assets, liabilities, and other financial affairs must be settled according to the law and the wishes expressed in their will, if one exists. This complex process, known as estate administration, is overseen by an executor or administrator. These roles come with significant responsibilities, each carrying a unique set of duties to ensure the smooth distribution of…