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.
Written by
Emma Pope (née Wiscombe)
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With over twenty years of experience acting on behalf of survivors of life changing injuries, partner Phil Edwards specialises in amputation and loss of limb compensation claims.
Written by
Philip Edwards
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Midlands a hot spot for serious workplace accidents
Serious injury
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The Clarke Willmott personal injury team acts for severely injured victims of accidents at work to help secure the best treatment, care, rehabilitation and compensation.
Written by
Philip Edwards
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New precision breeding legislation will put UK at forefront of Agri-Tech revolution
Agriculture
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The Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Act provides opportunities to grow crops that are more nutritious and resilient, with the aim of increasing production rates and cutting costs for farmers.
Written by
Laura Mackain-Bremner
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Right to Work in the UK Checks – changes and further extension of COVID adjusted measures until 5 April 2022
Employment
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The Home Office has granted a further extension to the adjusted procedure (in response to the Coronavirus pandemic) to complete Right to Work in the UK Checks.
Written by
Tim Copplestone
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Thinking about joining a company share scheme or offering one to your employees? Share schemes can be a great way to reward staff and build loyalty, but they also come with important tax and legal considerations.