In considering the options for change the Government states that it wishes to tackle this problem but retain a tax deferred allowance.    
                    
 
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    The Law Society suggests that better information for the public might deal with some of these difficulties.    
                    
 
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    A recent court of protection case involving inheritance tax planning for a large estate highlights the factors the court will take into account.    
                    
 
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    The exemption from capital gains tax (CGT) that applies when selling your only and main residence is a very valuable one.    
                    
 
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    You may have clients who have built up substantial portfolios of investment properties which have been transferred into a limited company.    
                    
 
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    Denise Brewster & Lenny McMullan had lived together for ten years. On Christmas Eve 2009 they became engaged to marry and two days later Mr McMullan died.    
                    
 
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    Unlike in many European countries, your clients have complete freedom when making their Will to include and exclude whoever they wish.    
                    
 
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    If you are contemplating a second marriage, we advise re-writing your will to protect your assets. In this article, we outline the legal considerations.    
                    
 
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    Nrbts were frequently included in Wills made before 2007 in order to use the inheritance tax nil rate band of each of a married couple.    
                    
 
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    Many of your clients may own second homes abroad, with France and Spain being popular locations.    
                    
 
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    Executors are required within one year of a deceased’s death to submit to HMRC valuations of all the assets in the deceased’s estate.    
                    
 
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