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Gift and loan plans: what to do on death?

In this article we look at what happens on the death of the person who has set up the gift and loan plan (the donor).

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Second marriages later in life

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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Nil rate band discretionary trusts: don’t ignore them

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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HMRC challenges land valuations in estates

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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Investment advisers and fiduciary relationships

We look at the nature of the relationship between investment advisers and their clients and the duties and obligations that flow from this.

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Required reading for trustees

Trustees can be forgiven for becoming a little weary at the blitz of regulation that has come their way in recent years.

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The significance of letters of wishes

Letters of wishes (LoWs) are commonly used in private client legal practice, usually in conjunction with Wills or trusts.

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The importance of domicile

In English law domicile is a vitally important concept which can have important ramifications.

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