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It has been an eventful summer for Britain, from the referendum result and subsequent upheaval in politics to coming second in the global medal table at the Rio Olympics. As...

The House of Commons has produced a briefing paper entitled “Brexit: Impact Across Policy Areas” which states that David Davis MP is not attracted by the idea of rewarding those...

A change to inheritance tax that will save beneficiaries thousands of pounds could be offset by a proposed hike in probate court fees. From 6 April 2017 the much heralded...

The trustees of a trust set up by the 1997 Will of Jean Montgomery have succeeded in the latest round of litigation against one of the beneficiaries regarding possession of...

Lasting powers of attorney (LPA) are important to everyone, no matter what age you are.  A Lasting Power of Attorney provides reassurance that arrangements are in place so you can...

With the dust settling following the UK’s Brexit decision, we are still wondering what precisely this will mean for everyone, what the economic implications may be and, for the lawyers...

Businesses often rely on direct marketing to attract new business so it is important to understand key data protection issues before carrying out any direct marketing activities. There can be...

Entrepreneurs’ relief is a relief from capital gains tax that is available to individuals, and in certain cases trustees. Entrepreneurs’ relief applies a capital gains tax rate of 10% to...

Some adults are less able to protect themselves than others, so good legal advice for them or their carers is essential. A vulnerable adult may have difficulty expressing their wishes...

Challenges to Wills are more common nowadays and likely to be increasingly so in the future. What, if anything, can be done to protect a Will from being challenged? To...