Wills, estates & tax planning
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Things you might not have thought of when preparing a Will
As a solicitor who specialises in advising clients when they are preparing a Will, but also on the administration of estates after people...
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Private Client team shortlisted for 3 awards at the British Wills a...
We are delighted that the Private Client team at Morrisons Solicitors has been shortlisted for two awards at the 2020 British Wills and P...
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Video-witnessed wills are to be made legal, but beware of the risks
On 25 July 2020, the Government announced plans to introduce legislation permitting wills to be witnessed virtually. The legislation will...
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Can a will be executed safely during lockdown?
A will is probably one of the most important documents you will ever have prepared and keeping it up to date is essential to ensure your ...
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Advance Decision or Health and Welfare LPA?
Charlotte Thomas, Senior Associate Solicitor in our Wills, Trusts and Estate Administration department explores the options available whe...
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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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Morrisons shortlisted for 3 awards at inaugural Surrey Law Society ...
Morrisons Solicitors are delighted to have been shortlisted for 3 awards at the inaugural Surrey Law Society Legal Awards , which will ta...
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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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Probate fees proposed to soar from May- from £155 to potentially £2...
The government have recently published a new policy drastically increasing probate court fees. The policy was subject to consultation las...
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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 (“...
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Holly Chantler – new head of the private client department at Morri...
From 1 November this year, after 30 years of service with the firm, David Kingham will hand over his responsibilities as head of the Priv...
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Morrisons Solicitors’ Holly Chantler named in leaders list
Morrisons Solicitors’ are very proud to announce that for the second year in a row, Holly Chantler has been named as one of eprivateclien...