Wills, estates & tax planning
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News & Insights
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...
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Re S – withdrawal of life sustaining treatment
Mr Justice Hayden has published his judgment in Re S (https://www.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWCOP/2016/32.html) approving the following orders:...
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Dementia and the importance of Power of Attorney
You may have heard Radio 4’s ‘Suppose I Lose It’ programme (https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b07cy2s6) in which Joan Blackwell (who is in...
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Three scenarios why it is important to make the right Will
Research has suggested that 61% of the UK population has not made a Will. Why should you? Here are three scenarios highlighting not only ...
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Local solicitor Holly Chantler Appointed to Solicitors for the Elde...
Solicitors for the Elderly has appointed local solicitor Holly Chantler to its board of directors Solicitors for the Elderly (SFE) is a n...
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Solicitors for the Elderly role for Holly Chantler
Partner Holly Chantler of Surrey based solicitors Morrisons Solicitors has been appointed as a Joint Regional Co-ordinator for the Surrey...
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Ilott v Mitson & Ors – landmark ruling of a woman winning...
In the recent judgement of Ilott v Mitson & Ors, an estranged daughter, Heather Ilott, brought proceedings under the Inheritance (Pro...
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NICE issues new draft guidance on end of life care
Today (29 July 2015), the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has published draft guidelines in respect of end of li...
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Holly Chantler appointed as Court of Protection panel deputy
We are delighted to announce that Holly Chantler has been appointed by the Office of the Public Guardian as one of 68 panel deputies in E...
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Surrey Independent Living Fair at Epsom Downs Racecourse
Holly Chantler will be presenting a workshop entitled Planning Ahead and two Dementia Friends sessions at the second Surrey Independent L...
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The Care Act 2014 – what does it mean for you?
What is the Care Act 2014? The Care Act 2014 consolidates and updates the law on adult care in England and is widely considered to be the...
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Valentine sweethearts urged to update their will this February 14
Blissfully loved-up couples planning on tying the knot this year should change their will to reflect their new circumstances. Surrey and ...
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The Autumn Statement
Chancellor George Osborne has said that, despite claims to the contrary, the deficit has fallen and will continue to fall, that the UK is...
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Avoiding student debt: how you can financially support children and...
With the average university tuition fees at £9,000 a year, many students who are about to embark on their university life will leave univ...