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
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
Warning to landlords over immigration checks
Landlords in the South West will need to carry out thorough immigration status checks on…
September 23, 2015 By Stephens Scown
Minimum income requirement deemed to be lawful
Secretary of State succeeds on appeal The Secretary of State's appeal against MM, R (On…
September 23, 2015 By Stephens Scown
Immigration [case updates]
Akhter & another (paragraph 245AA): Wrong Format [2014] UKUT00297 (IAC) The applicant in this case…
September 23, 2015 By Stephens Scown