Would you like to pay less tax?
That’s what the latest offering from the Treasury looks like it is asking. “Government invites views on tax policies” at first glance looks like a great opportunity for all. In practice, it’s...
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Our trust and probate team can help in untangling assets held in trust or in an estate. Whether it’s help in Inheritance Act claims, claims seeking to invalidate wills, actions seeking to remove Trustees, disputes between Trustees, disputes between Trustees and Beneficiaries or disputes between Trustees and Third Parties, our dedicated team have the expertise to help.
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Latest news and views about Probate
RSSA Business Relief from Inheritance Tax
Nobody likes inheritance tax. It is a tax on wealth which has already been taxed in the lifetime of the deceased, and reduces the amount which can be left to the next generation. This blog examines...
European Commission launches consultation on cross-border inheritance tax
The European Commission has launched a public consultation on “tackling cross-border inheritance tax (IHT) obstacles within the EU.”
Prior to 2003, the European Commission did not think it was necessary...
Probate Disputes – a Key decision
Briggs J's decision in Key v Key, a Chancery probate dispute, was handed down last week.
George Key, an 89 year old farmer lost his wife of 65 years in December 2006. A week later he made a Will leaving...
Two’s company?
An ex wife's claim to a life interest and exclusive right to occupy a property was dismissed. Despite having agreed not to contest her divorce and in lieu of an order for ancillary relief, when the former...
Court of Protection Rules to be reviewed
Sir Mark Potter, President of the Family Division, has set up a committee to review the procedures of the Court of Protection ("CoP"), at the request of the Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice,...
