Missing persons – presumption of death
The disappearance of a member of a family is traumatic and upsetting enough for the…
September 23, 2015 By Ian Newcombe
New Inheritance Tax exemption on the way?
In the current climate where tax planning and tax reliefs generally appear to be coming…
September 23, 2015 By Ian Newcombe
Inheritance tax revenue increases
The latest statistics on Inheritance tax (IHT) released by HMRC show a noticeable increase in…
September 23, 2015 By Stephens Scown
Inheritance tax: how much can you give away?
The rules on Inheritance tax are complex, but there are a whole set of circumstances in…
September 23, 2015 By Stephens Scown
Review of the Supervision of Court Appointed Deputies
The Public Guardian has recently reported to Parliament on the review of the supervision of…
September 23, 2015 By Stephens Scown
Disappearing Trusts
Figures issued by HMRC show that the number of self-assessment returns submitted by trusts for…
September 23, 2015 By Ian Newcombe
Have a plan! What happens if you can no longer manage your affairs?
Most people are aware of the importance of making a valid Will to ensure that…
September 23, 2015 By Stephens Scown
Regaining possession of a property – the impact of statutory deposit schemes
A recent case highlights the issue of statutory deposit schemes and how these can affect…
September 23, 2015 By Mike Davies
The importance of good terms and conditions
It is important for all businesses to trade within set parameters, particularly those businesses which…
September 23, 2015 By Stephens Scown
Cautionary tale when issuing standard letters of advice
The Court of Appeal has held in a recent decision that standard form letters are…
September 23, 2015 By Stephens Scown
Improved use of technology in the courts
There is no doubt that technology has radically changed the way solicitors communicate with their…
September 23, 2015 By Catherine Mathews
Immigration and Border Policy Direction update
Update to tier 1 and 2 PBS - with effect from 6th April 2015 Immigration…
September 23, 2015 By Stephens Scown