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The dangers of homemade Wills

Wills & probate
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Homemade Wills can be dangerous and give rise to numerous problems, including family disputes and estate administration issues. Contact a Wills solicitor on 0800 652 8025. Free initial consultation. Offices in Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, London, Manchester, Southampton & Taunton.

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Business relief and inheritance tax

Family businesses
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What is Business Property Relief and how might it benefit your estate? Call 0800 652 8025 for an initial consultation and IHT advice. Award winning national firm in Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, London, Manchester, Southampton & Taunton.

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Can Labour’s ambitious green energy agenda become reality by 2030?

Energy, Infrastructure & Natural Resources
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With a new Labour Government now in power, what does it mean for the energy industry? Laurence Lacey, partner in our commercial property team explores.

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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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Focus on our agriculture team at Clarke Willmott

Agriculture
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We spoke to Esther Woolford, Head of Agriculture to find out more about the team and the work they do to support clients.

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Rebalancing generational wealth

Private wealth
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Clarke Willmott examines how you can contribute to correcting the wealth imbalance between generations through lifetime planning and gifting.

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SME housebuilders need help to get Britain building again

Commercial property
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The Government wants to “get Britain building again” with a pledge to deliver 1.5 million homes across the country in its first five-year term – a level of output not seen since 1977.

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Wills and tax planning: when not to do it yourself

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Making your own Will to save money may sound tempting. Clarke Willmott looks at what can go wrong and when not to do it yourself.

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Inheritance issues for the LGBTQ+ community

Wills & probate
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In some ways the law is still evolving to encompass the different forms of family that now exist.

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Intestacy rules change but co-habiting partners still lose out

Wills & probate
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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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Navigating change in farm sales: 2025 in review & what’s ahead

Agriculture
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As we reflect on the past year, it’s clear that it was anything but ordinary for the rural property market. From sweeping tax reforms to shifting buyer behaviours, farm sales have faced a turbulent yet transformative period. But with change comes opportunity and preparation is key.

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