In her Autumn Budget 2024, Rachel Reeves announced several measures to reform inheritance tax (“IHT”), including bringing most unused pension funds within the value of a person’s estate for IHT purposes from 6 April 2027.
Written by
Paul Davies
Read more on Inheritance tax on pensions – what is changing?
Jacqui advises private clients on UK-based tax and estate planning, estate administration and philanthropy and also advises charities on a range of issues.
Jeremy specialises in the administration of complex estates, particularly those which may have either or a combination of cross border elements, being subject to Inheritance Tax, or which include a testamentary trust, with a focus on providing effective and practical solutions for executors and trustees.
Leasehold and Commonhold Reform: Is the end in sight for clarification on reform?
News
Property litigation
After a much-anticipated wait, we have finally received an indication of the likely timetable in relation to the remaining provisions under the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act (“LAFRA”).
Written by
Alana Holden
and
Lynn James
Read more on Leasehold and Commonhold Reform: Is the end in sight for clarification on reform?
Manchester’s growth into a key player in UK’s legal landscape
News
Corporate and commercial law
In the past 15 years, the professional community in the North West, and Manchester in particular, has evolved into a significant force, says Ed Foulkes from leading law firm Clarke Willmott LLP.
Written by
Ed Foulkes
Read more on Manchester’s growth into a key player in UK’s legal landscape
People are living independently for longer to avoid ‘feeling old before their time’
News
According to the CW Retirement Living Survey we carried out in 2021, people are living independently for longer in a bid to avoid ‘feeling old before their time’.
Read more on People are living independently for longer to avoid ‘feeling old before their time’
From sports employment disputes and disciplinary matters to stadia construction projects, we can provide you and your business with pro-active, sharp and cost-effective advice for all your legal issues.
The Office for National Statistics has published data showing the impact on the hospitality sector. In 2019, the hospitality sector represented 3% of the UK economy, contributing £59.3billion worth of revenue and employing £2.3million.
Read more on The impact of COVID-19 on hospitality and retail
as part of your overall estate planning enables you to support the causes that are important to you during your lifetime or after your death. For example, you may decide that you want to make regular charitable donations, explore social investment, establish a charitable entity or leave a charitable gift in your Will.
/Passle/65942b387c60e3aae21d4c60/SearchServiceImages/2024-11-06-12-44-56-230-672b64c8937bc0ff8dcdf6ca.jpg)
