Farmer successful in significant inheritance dispute case
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Guest vs Guest: A Supreme Court judgment has today been handed down in a long-running and significant inheritance dispute case between farmer Andrew Guest and his parents.
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Clarke Willmott represented farmer Andrew Guest in a significant High Court inheritance case. Aside from being a significant decision in this area of law, the case highlights the need for those involved in or contemplating bringing inheritance disputes to get expert legal advice as soon as possible.
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Financial planning, investments, inheritance tax and Trusts
Court of Protection
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If you are appointed as a Court of Protection Deputy for property and financial affairs you will be responsible for managing someone’s finances. This means that you must keep their finances under regular review, even if there are arrangements or relationships which were put in place before your appointment. You cannot simply do nothing. Inherited arrangements or relationships may no longer be in the best interests of the individual now, and as Deputy you may need to make changes to bring those arrangements up to date.
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Fixed term contracts – keys considerations & points in practice
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Many employers use fixed term contracts to engage employees for a defined period, and in certain industries, such as within professional sport or further education, the use of fixed term contracts is very prevalent – often reflecting the playing season or academic year.
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Giving land and property to charity need not be taxing
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Charities
Gifts of property or land to charities can burden people with a hefty tax bill if they are not administered properly, Jacqui Lazare, a senior associate lawyer has warned.
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Giving to charity in your Will can be a straightforward process involving an outright legacy. The good news is that the legacy should be exempt from inheritance tax due to the charity exemption.
Gynaecological and fertility problems tend to be intensely personal and can have a long-lasting physical and psychological impact, even when treatment is prompt and effective. If you have been unfortunate enough to suffer further due to medical errors or negligent care, you may have grounds to claim compensation.
Has the Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act affected your termination clauses?
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Commercial contracts and agreements
The Act has brought about a magnitude of permanent changes to insolvency law. Of significance, is the fundamental change to the operation of most supply contracts and the ability to terminate.
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