Inheritance, Trusts and the Reservation of Benefit Rules
Putting assets into trusts can be a sensible way to reduce the liability of inheritance…
November 20, 2020 By Beth Kingman
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What is Decree Nisi and what happens next?
What is Decree Nisi? The applicant can apply for Decree Nisi after the Acknowledgment of…
October 7, 2020 By Stephens Scown
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Royalties on divorce
Like most other forms of property, Intellectual Property has a value which can be sold,…
August 20, 2020 By Kai Whicker
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Does Tom Archer need a post-nup?
The radio soap is currently running a story about whether young Tom Archer should have…
August 20, 2020 By Mark Chanter
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Builders and consultants take heed – the Defective Premises Act applies to you!
If you are a builder or professional involved in the construction of new houses then…
August 20, 2020 By Sian Barrett
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Capital Gains Tax – do you need to act before reliefs change?
Capital Gains Tax (CGT) may soon be under review. What does this mean? The Chancellor…
August 11, 2020 By Ian Newcombe
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Stephens Scown recognised for private wealth expertise
Stephens Scown has been ranked in the prestigious Chambers and Partners High Net Worth Guide…
July 21, 2020 By Stephens Scown
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Pensions and divorce: specialist advice is crucial
In some cases pensions can be worth more than the family home, so despite the…
July 1, 2020 By Thea Bennun
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How are contents divided and pets dealt with upon divorce?
Whether it's who will keep a nostalgic piece of jewellery or where Gismo the cat…
July 1, 2020 By Thea Bennun
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No Fault Divorce – what does the change mean?
In April this year, the Justice Secretary, David Gauke, stated that it was time to…
July 1, 2020 By Thea Bennun
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Impact of the Tenant Fees Act 2019
The Tenant Fees Act 2019 came into force on 1 June 2019. Please review the…
July 1, 2020 By Helen Thomas
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Divorce and Coronavirus – how to divide a family business during the pandemic
While it is difficult to know how businesses will fare during the current coronavirus pandemic,…
June 30, 2020 By Harriet Wigmore