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Intestacy and unexpected Inheritance tax bills

Wills & probate
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Our inheritance tax specialists examine the inheritance tax bills some families may face if their loved one died without a Will. Contact an IHT solicitor on 0800 652 8025 for an initial consultation. Offices in Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, London, Manchester, Southampton & Taunton.

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Long COVID – should employers accept that it is a disability within the meaning of the Equality Act?

Employment
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It is estimated that more than one million people in the UK are suffering with the prolonged side effects of Covid.

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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.

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Mutual Wills: should you have them?

Wills & probate
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We explore the pros and cons of Mutual Wills – Wills drawn up by at least two people, who agree not to alter their Will after the other dies. Call 0800 652 8025 for an initial consultation. National firm – based in Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, London, Manchester, Southampton & Taunton.

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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.

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Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injury (OASI) in childbirth

Medical negligence
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What is Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injury and where can I get help following an injury? Our specialist medical negligence team are on hand to support you

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Protecting inheritance from divorce

Family law
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Many consider that inheritances ought to be ring-fenced on divorce for the party to whom it has been left but the law is not that straightforward. However, there are steps which can be taken to minimise the risk of inherited assets being “invaded” in the event of a divorce.

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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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Search and seizure orders – the forensic perspective

Commercial litigation and disputes
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This article explores search and seizure orders: powerful tools when there are concerns that evidence will not be preserved in a dispute.

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Siblings and inheritance tax planning

Wills & probate
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The vexed question of the position of siblings under UK Inheritance tax (IHT) law has again received some coverage in the media.

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Snakes and Ladders – Delays with the HRB Gateways 

Construction
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The construction industry is currently grappling with significant delays in the approval process for Higher-Risk Buildings (“HRBs”), primarily caused at Gateways 2 and 3 of the Building Safety Act (“BSA”).

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