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Common pitfalls in Will drafting and the far-reaching consequences

Private wealth
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Tom Chiffers and Sarah Arkless private capital specialists at national law firm Clarke Willmott LLP look at some of the common mistakes made when drafting a Will.

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Courts provide some clarity on pay less notices

Construction
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A recent case in the Technology and Construction Court has shed some very welcome light on a fairly obscure part of the Construction Act relating to the correct timing for issuing Pay Less Notices.

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Damages awarded to mother following Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injury (OASI)

Medical negligence
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For most women once the baby is born, they will recover from the trauma of childbirth and be able to focus on the challenges of motherhood. However, for some women, injuries sustained during childbirth will cause ongoing and sometimes permanent symptoms.

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Data protection – are you compliant?

Information technology
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Data protection legislation in the UK was overhauled in 2018, with enhanced obligations being placed on businesses to protect personal data.

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Death, tax and ISAs

Wills & probate
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Our specialists explain when inheritance tax is payable on ISAs and when it can be avoided.

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Deeds of Variation and saving tax

Private wealth
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Clarke Willmott shows how a deed of variation can be used to by the beneficiary to make tax savings.

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Divorce: frequently asked questions

Family law
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Do the grounds for divorce still apply? What if I can’t find my marriage certificate? What if my spouse doesn’t want the divorce?

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Do we really need yet more STAIRS?

Social housing providers
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The Social Tenant Access to Information Requirements (‘STAIRS’) consultation began on 20 May and ends on 15 July 2024.

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Domicile and the inheritance tax spouse exemption

Wills & probate
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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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Employee ownership trusts

Corporate and commercial law
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This article describes what an employee ownership trust (EOT) is, the benefits of EOTs and what business owners need to consider.

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