We look at the nature of the relationship between investment advisers and their clients and the duties and obligations that flow from this.
9 January 2023
Read more on Investment advisers and fiduciary relationships
Read more on Investment advisers and fiduciary relationships
Trustees can be forgiven for becoming a little weary at the blitz of regulation that has come their way in recent years.
8 January 2023
Read more on Required reading for trustees
Read more on Required reading for trustees
Letters of wishes (LoWs) are commonly used in private client legal practice, usually in conjunction with Wills or trusts.
7 January 2023
Read more on The significance of letters of wishes
Read more on The significance of letters of wishes
In English law domicile is a vitally important concept which can have important ramifications.
7 January 2023
Read more on The importance of domicile
Read more on The importance of domicile
You may have clients who are mentally incapable of making decisions and have attorneys or deputies acting for them in respect of their financial affairs.
7 January 2023
Read more on Making gifts: a guide for Attorneys and Deputies
Read more on Making gifts: a guide for Attorneys and Deputies
Personal injury trusts can also be useful for those individuals who are not claiming benefits and do not anticipate doing so in the future.
7 January 2023
Read more on Personal injury trusts: not only for welfare benefits preservation
Read more on Personal injury trusts: not only for welfare benefits preservation
The inheritance tax residence nil rate band will start to come into force from 6 April 2017. When should your clients plan to use this valuable allowance?
6 January 2023
Read more on Residence nil rate band: when should your clients use their relief?
Read more on Residence nil rate band: when should your clients use their relief?
It is now clear that from next April there will be an additional IHT allowance for those who leave a property interest to lineal descendants.
6 January 2023
Read more on Three inheritance tax saving tips for clients who can’t claim the residence nil rate band
Read more on Three inheritance tax saving tips for clients who can’t claim the residence nil rate band
As the post-war baby boomers begin to grow older, advisers may find that the age profile of their client base is increasing.
6 January 2023
Read more on Advising the older client – when your client loses capacity
Read more on Advising the older client – when your client loses capacity
Everyone should make a Will to avoid difficulties after their death, if your client is a small company owner this necessity is exacerbated.
5 January 2023
Read more on Company owners and the need to plan for unexpected death
Read more on Company owners and the need to plan for unexpected death
When advising an unmarried couple on their finances, arguably the most important advice that can be given is to draw up a Will.
3 January 2023
Read more on Co-habitants: action required
Read more on Co-habitants: action required
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