In this article we look at how to carry out inheritance tax (IHT) planning in a way that is timely and does not lead to an unwelcome amount of immediate financial detriment.
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Injury prevention week 2020 – let’s be careful out there
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Child fatalities and injuries peak in September and October and this coincides with children returning to school. The peak is due to the lack of practise in road safety. Does this mean, the problem will be worse than ever post-lockdown?
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Our inheritance tax specialists examine the inheritance tax bills some families may face if their loved one died without a Will. Contact an IHT solicitor on 0800 652 8025 for a free initial consultation. Offices in Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, London, Manchester, Southampton & Taunton.
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Intestacy rules change but co-habiting partners still lose out
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The position of both co-habitants and surviving spouses can be protected, and unplanned for inheritance tax bills avoided, by drawing up a Will rather than relying on “the one size fits all” provisions laid down by the intestacy rules.
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Under section 10 of the Employment Relations Act 1999, workers and employees have the right to be accompanied by a trade union representative or a fellow worker at a disciplinary hearing.
Is a landowner responsible for trees overhanging a public highway?
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PLC has published its comments on landowners’ responsibilities for trees overhanging the public highway and particular care should be taken with Ash trees.
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From 1 April 2022, new legislation comes into effect regarding the use of red diesel and rebated fuels, which has been used in a variety of industries often associated with agriculture and construction.
Is that ‘off the record’? How effective are “Without Prejudice” Letters
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The recent case of Meaker v Cyxtera Technology UK Ltd, has shown how a dismissal can be effective, even if it is communicated via a “without prejudice” letter.
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