The use of Trusts by legal and financial advisers as a way of managing assets on behalf of other people has tried and tested benefits. Trusts are often used in inheritance planning, tax mitigation, lifetime estate planning to name a few.
We explain how executors of an estate can protect themselves from personal liability to debtors – including overpayment recovery from the DWP. Need help managing an estate? Contact a specialist solicitor now on 0800 652 8025 for an initial consultation.
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Farm Business Structures Part 3: How do I incorporate a farming partnership?
Agriculture
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Tom Potts, from our corporate team discusses key aspects of agricultural business structuring in a series of articles, providing information on the different options and helping you identify the best option for your farm.
Written by
Tom Potts
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Guide to effective mediation: your questions answered
Civil dispute resolution
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Our accredited mediators answer commonly asked questions about the mediation process, including how to choose a mediator and get the most from pre-mediation.
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Helping separated parents access their children during lockdown
Family law
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Distressed parents whose legal rights around access to their children were not settled before the lockdown began are being urged to think creatively about their current options.
Written by
Rayner Grice
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Arguably the most important document the average person will sign during their lifetime is a Will; after all, which other document deals with all your assets and decides who will receive them after your death?
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With more people disputing Wills every year, our specialist Wills solicitors suggest you take legal advice early to avoid financial and familial stress later.
