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Further expansion in Clarke Willmott’s Taunton real estate team 

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Clarke Willmott  has recruited another senior lawyer to its Taunton real estate team – cementing its position as the largest commercial property practice in the area.

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The Times ‘Best law firms 2024’

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Clarke Willmott has once again been named in the prestigious Times Best Law Firms rankings. With our private client team receiving particular commendation for its inheritance and succession work in The Times’s 2024 list.

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Access to Child Trust Funds

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The question of access to Child Trust funds by young adults who lack capacity has caused some controversy recently.

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Lasting Power of Attorney guidance

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A recent Court of Protection judgment gives guidance over the interpretation that should be applied to certain provisions in Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) and helps to clarify what clients can and cannot include within these vital documents.

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Statutory legacy change

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Welcome news for some as the statutory legacy has increased. Whilst inheritance tax allowances remain frozen for the foreseeable future, since 26 July 2023 the statutory legacy payable on intestacy to a deceased person’s spouse or civil partner has increased.

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Off-boarding – how to ensure a smooth transition to leaving day

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An employee leaving on good terms can benefit the employer in relation to the company’s reputation, future employment and ‘boomerang’ employees who decide to return to the employer further down the line.

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