What happens to a holiday home when the property owner becomes incapacitated?
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When your clients bought their holiday home abroad they may have given some thought to what happens to the property on their death. They may not, however, have considered the situation should the property owner become incapacitated in later life.
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The Supreme Court handed down a landmark judgment in the case of Standish v Standish concerning when non-matrimonial property can become “matrimonialised” in the context of divorce.
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Adam Maguire
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Who decides whether my child receives a COVID-19 vaccination?
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Sarah Wood-Heath explains who decides if a child is vaccinated, what ‘Gillick competency’ is, and what happens if those with parental responsibility disagree.
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What can happen when a solicitor does not follow best practice when drafting a Will?
Civil dispute resolution
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In a recent case, insufficient records made by the solicitor led to a Will being deemed invalid. Emma Ironside shares indicators that best practice has been followed when drafting your loved ones Will. Contact a specialist solicitor on 0800 652 8025 for expert legal advice.
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Bonita Walters
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Emma Ironside
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Advising Trustees, Individuals and Executors on various taxation issues, to include inheritance tax, capital gains tax, income tax and stamp duty land tax, looking both at the UK based implications but can address aspects with offshore elements when these arise.
Nicola Sutton, a partner in Clarke Willmott’s commercial property team, says the UK must embrace AI to remain competitive; but that the data centres it relies on pose a conundrum, consuming vast amounts of water.
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Nicola Sutton
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Alistair is a partner in the Commercial Property team specialising in advising housebuilders, developers and promoters in connection with residential development and strategic land transactions.
Amazing entries for Clarke Willmott’s Road Safety Superheroes Competition
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Clarke Willmott’s road safety superheroes competition winners announced for Road Safety Week raising awareness of and trying to reduce road traffic accidents, injuries and deaths on our roads
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Amy helps businesses and individuals document their contract relationships with third parties ensuring their commercial contracts are legally sound and comply with all applicable laws.
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