Michael completes Pro Bono work for Charity

Michael Working

Michael was approached by a small charity for pro bono legal advice about a permanent endowment, and the effect of the changes to the Charities Act. He gave specific legal advice about powers to use a bequest for specific purposes, Charity Commission regulation, permanent endowment and interpretation of a legacy.

Michael said:

It can be difficult for small charities  to keep up with changes to legislation that might affect them, and I was pleased to be able to give advice to this charity to help them with their legacy.

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