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Does your will cover the ‘what ifs’?

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A recent High Court case which decided who should inherit the estates of a married couple who died within months of each other, has brought into focus the importance of drafting a fully comprehensive will which covers various eventualities.

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Domicile and the inheritance tax spouse exemption

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We explore how inheritance tax spouse exemption can be claimed for UK domiciled people married to or in a civil partnership with a non-UK domiciled person.

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Don’t leave it too late to arrange lasting power of attorney

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Specialist private client lawyers are encouraging people to consider making Lasting Power of Attorneys (“LPAs”) before it is too late.

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Don’t leave it too late: IHT on gifts skyrocket

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The amount of inheritance tax (IHT) paid on gifts has seen a 153% increase since 2011, lawyers are warning people to address their financial planning to avoid being caught out.

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Emma Barry

Emma Barry

Senior Associate – Tax & Trusts

Taunton
Advising Trustees, Individuals and Executors on various taxation issues, to include inheritance tax, capital gains tax, income tax and stamp duty land tax, looking both at the UK based implications but can address aspects with offshore elements when these arise.
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Esther Woolford

Partner, Agriculture Sector Head & Solicitor Advocate

Taunton
Esther specialises in agricultural and property litigation, contentious Wills, trusts and probate and commercial disputes
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Executing a Will – don’t bury your head in the sand

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An executor is a person who has the responsibility of administering a deceased person’s estate. They are appointed by a person’s will and their role begins when that person dies.

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Executors of your Will: who to choose and how to get it right

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One of the most important decisions to be made when making a Will is choosing who to appoint as your executors.

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Executors: why you should advertise for creditors

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We explain why advertising for creditors can help protect executors from personal liability to the deceased’s debt. For advice, call 0800 652 8025. Free initial consultation. Award winning national firm based in Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, London, Manchester, Southampton & Taunton.

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Failure to serve a right to manage claim notice on a landlord does not always invalidate a claim

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The Supreme Court handed down judgment on 16 August 2024 on an appeal from a decision of the Upper Tribunal that the Respondent RTM company’s right to manage claim was not invalidated by failure to give the Appellant a claim notice.

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Our solicitors advise on the unique personal and commercial challenges that family businesses face, including family business succession planning.

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