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Executing a Will – don’t bury your head in the sand
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An executor is a person who has the responsibility of administering a deceased person’s estate. They are appointed by a person’s will and their role begins when that person dies.
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Applications to the Court of Protection and other matters relating to the management of the property and financial affairs of mentally incapacitated persons.
Fraudulent calumny: poisoning the mind of a testator
Civil dispute resolution for private clients
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Our specialist probate solicitors explain what fraudulent calumny is, its relationship to undue influence and why acting quickly is important if you suspect fraudulent calumny has taken place.
Written by
Bonita Walters
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Giving land and property to charity need not be taxing
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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.
Government publishes new consultation on calculating holiday for part-year and irregular hours workers
Employment law services
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In January, the government launched a consultation on proposals to deal with the calculation of holiday entitlement for workers who work for only part of the year or work irregular hours following the decision of the Supreme Court in Harpur Trust v Brazel last year.
Written by
Paula Squire
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Hannah Livesey specialises in child arrangements and asset protection work including the preparation of prenuptial, postnuptial or cohabitation agreements.