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.
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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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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Emily advises social landlord clients on all areas of housing management. She has acted for a range of regional, national and specialist Housing Providers, as well as Local Authorities.
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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Employment law changes proposed by the new Labour government: An employer’s quick guide
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Following the Labour Party’s victory on 4 July 2024, we now turn to the employment law agenda proposed by the party which promised sweeping plans and caused a stir before the elections took place.
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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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