Expert insights

Browse our curated collection of legal resources and updates, providing in-depth expert perspectives on a variety of legal matters.

Filters

Sort by

raising-tax-and-paying-social-care-fees-2
Further tax rises seem likely and it is quite likely that it will not solve all the problems of the…
the-probate-application-process-must-change
In the last two years we have seen a deterioration in the service offered by both HMRC Inheritance Tax and…
make-a-will
The review is looking at a very wide range of issues including Electronic Wills, Capacity to make a Will, Assisted…
Businessman Hand Using Stamper On Document
If your Will is made in a Commonwealth Country the general principle is that the Will is deemed valid in…
should-i-get-married-for-tax-reasons
Equality for un-married couples has increased but there’s been no change to taxation structure and parts of the tax code…
changes-to-Inheritance-tax-or-Capital-Gains-Tax
There were no announcements in this year’s Budget about tightening up Capital Gains tax (CGT) and Inheritance tax (IHT)….
Registering-a-Trust-with-HMRC-Online-TRS
Almost all Trusts are now required to be registered with HMRC using the Online Trust Registration Service (TRS)….
welfare-deputyship-article
It is possible to apply for a Welfare Deputyship but for many years it has been very difficult to be…
what-is-a-trust-article-1
We explain how trusts work from a legal standpoint, the purpose of trusts, and how you can benefit from using…
Records-for-Probate
Research shows that it is becoming increasingly more difficult to track down records for probate when dealing with a deceased’s…
Executor-Trustee-Attorney-Services
We encourage clients to use friends and family for the roles of Executor, Trustee or Attorney, but sometimes this is…
responsibilities-of-a-Trustee-1
In very simple terms the job of the Trustee is to give effect to the terms of the Trust and…