Article parent: wills-trusts-and-estate-administration
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Increase to Additional Inheritance Tax Relief
April 2017 saw some good news for those who own substantial assets, as the government introduced an additional inheritance tax relief, kn...
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Lasting Powers of Attorney – are you eligible for a refund?
A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is an important document that gives someone of your choice the authority to make decisions on your beha...
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Karen Grimm appointed Surrey Regional Co-ordinator of Solicitors fo...
We are delighted to announce that Karen Grimm, a Senior Associate Solicitor in our Private Client team in Woking has been appointed the R...
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Can an attorney make gifts under a Lasting Power of Attorney?
With Christmas not too far away, many of us are already turning our minds to buying presents for family and friends, but what happens if ...
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Can you ask your attorneys in your Lasting Power of Attorney to ass...
The simple answer is ‘no’. There have been recent cases before the courts to consider whether you can include instructions or preferences...
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The Bank of Mum and Dad
Karen Grimm, Senior Associate in our Private Client department based in our Woking office discusses the variety options available to pare...
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Second Marriages – Maximise Inheritance Tax Allowances (UK)
Sarah Sarwar, a Senior Associate Solicitor in our Private Client team at our Wimbledon office discusses maximising the inheritance tax al...
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5 top tips for dealing with a cross-border estate
Sarah Sarwar, a senior associate solicitor in our private client team at our Wimbledon office shares her top 5 tips for dealing with cros...
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Making a Will makes a difference
Charitable gifts and legacy donations from Wills are the foundation of so many good causes in the UK. But whilst 74% of people support ch...
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Gifting by Attorneys and Deputies
Holly Chantler, Partner and Head of our Private Client department, has written an article for Today’s Wills and Probate discussing the la...
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Six of the most unusual Wills of all time
In the UK, less than half of adults have put in place a Will. This means that approximately 20 million people have left no formal instruc...
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Tax changes for the non domiciliaries and offshore trusts
The confusion and lack of clarity surrounding the UK government’s proposed reforms to the tax regime for non-domiciliaries has been well ...
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Younger people living with Dementia
It is a common misconception that dementia only affects the elderly but over 42,000 people in the UK are living with young onset dementia...
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“Car bonnet” execution of a Will fuels legal debate
The recent case of Wilson v Lassman [2017] EWHC 85 (Ch) highlights the importance of ensuring the correct procedure is followed in relati...
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Supreme Court’s judgment on the case of Ilott v Mitson
The Supreme Court have today allowed the charities appeal in the highly publicised case of Ilott v Mitson (2017). It is the first opportu...
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Does domicile affect spouse exemption for inheritance tax?
It is important to consider domicile when instructed to administer estates or provide tax planning advice because the inheritance tax (“...