Fraudulent calumny: poisoning the mind of a testator

Civil dispute resolution

Insights

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.

29 September 2022

Written by

Bonita Walters

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.

8 June 2020

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.

27 September 2022

Siblings and inheritance tax planning

Wills & probate

Insights

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

14 September 2019

Bank loans for your care homes

Healthcare

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Banks require a lot of information before they lend. You can help speed up the process by assembling information and checking public registers are up to date.

29 July 2024

Written by

Rich Eldridge

Executors: why you should advertise for creditors

Wills & probate

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We explain why advertising for creditors can help protect executors from personal liability to the deceased’s debt. For advice, call 0800 652 8025. Award winning national firm based in Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, London, Manchester, Southampton & Taunton.

10 September 2019

Written by

Samantha Neagle

How the death of a shareholder affects business succession planning

Corporate and commercial law

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The death of a shareholder in a private limited company has the potential to disrupt the running of the business, to create uncertainty and to raise concerns for the remaining shareholders and directors.

7 January 2025

Written by

Ed Foulkes

When divorce gets complicated

Family law

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Ten reasons why divorce gets complicated and why having the right legal advice helps achieve a positive outcome.

21 September 2021

Acting as an executor: how to protect yourself from personal liability

Court of Protection

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Executors of a Will, or administrators of an intestate estate have a number of different duties to discharge when administering an estate.

18 July 2019

Written by

Anthony Fairweather

and

Anne Minihane

Implications of bank of mum and dad

Private wealth

Insights

Claire Johnson, a partner in Clarke Willmott’s private capital team, looks at the implications associated with the so-called ‘Bank of Mum and Dad’ and how parents can make informed choices about contributing to their child’s property purchase.

23 September 2024

Preparing to sell your care home

Healthcare

Insights

The decision to sell any business that you have spent time building is significant and there are many aspects to consider. Our care home solicitors can help you determine your best case scenario and provide guidance on current market conditions.

2 August 2024

Written by

Rich Eldridge

Fraudulent calumny: poisoning the mind of a testator

Intestacy and unexpected Inheritance tax bills

Guide to effective mediation: your questions answered

Siblings and inheritance tax planning

Bank loans for your care homes

Executors: why you should advertise for creditors

How the death of a shareholder affects business succession planning

When divorce gets complicated

Acting as an executor: how to protect yourself from personal liability

Implications of bank of mum and dad

Preparing to sell your care home

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