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“A loved one has died, what do I do now?” – why everyone should seek initial advice from a Solicitor when dealing with Probate.

Dealing with the death of a loved one is emotionally taxing, and when the thought of having to deal with…
9 months ago
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DIY Probate – Why ‘Do It Yourself’ probate could cost you more!

When someone passes away, their estate, whether modest or extensive, needs to be sorted out properly. That includes property, savings,…
10 months ago
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Fiduciary duty and profits – Rukhadze and others (Appellants) v Recovery Partners GP Ltd and another (Respondents) [2025] UKSC 10 – What has changed?

The short answer appears resolutely nothing has changed, but the restatement of the position is really important and helpful….
1 year ago
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Making Your Will – Minimising the Risk of Challenge

There is never a bad time to emphasise the importance of good planning….
1 year ago
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Will disputes, Trust disputes. The role of mediation

“Roses are red Violets are blue I like going to Court So why don’t you?”…
1 year ago
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The Importance of Corporate Powers of Attorney

Corporate power of attorney can be given by company directors or shareholders to appoint another person to carry out responsibilities…
5 years ago
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Commonwealth Resealing – Is my Will legal in the UK?

If your Will is made in a Commonwealth Country the general principle is that the Will is deemed valid in…
5 years ago
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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…
5 years ago
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Are we going to see 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)….
5 years ago
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Update: Registering a Trust with HMRC’s Online TRS

Almost all Trusts are now required to be registered with HMRC using the Online Trust Registration Service (TRS)….
5 years ago
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Welfare Deputyships: are they now easier to obtain?

It is possible to apply for a Welfare Deputyship but for many years it has been very difficult to be…
5 years ago
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What is a Trust

We explain how trusts work from a legal standpoint, the purpose of trusts, and how you can benefit from using…
5 years ago