The amount of inheritance tax (IHT) paid on gifts has seen a 153% increase since 2011, lawyers are warning people to address their financial planning to avoid being caught out.
Written by
Paul Davies
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Emily is an Associate Solicitor in Clarke Willmott’s Private Capital team, specialising in high net-worth estate planning. Emily is also a Notary Public and can assist in the preparation and authentication of your documents for use abroad.
Failure to serve a right to manage claim notice on a landlord does not always invalidate a claim
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Property litigation
The Supreme Court handed down judgment on 16 August 2024 on an appeal from a decision of the Upper Tribunal that the Respondent RTM company’s right to manage claim was not invalidated by failure to give the Appellant a claim notice.
Written by
Lynn James
,
Gabrielle Roberts
and
Kary Withers
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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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Major changes in family law mean separating couples need more support
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Developed by our family team, our new ‘Parting Ways’ digital toolbox is aimed at those whose marriage, civil partnership or co-habiting relationship has broken down irreparably.
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