The modern world is a complicated place and nowadays family structures can be based on a multitude of different models. Gone are the days when only a husband and wife held a property jointly together. We are seeing the rise of co-ownership between friends and families in greater numbers than ever before. Many bring different …
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A week after the budget and a sting in the tail. The government will re-introduce the unpopular and unfair increase to the fees for obtaining a grant of probate by Statutory Instrument with effect from 27th November 2018. You might recall their attempt to do this last year, which was withdrawn due to the general …
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The concerns and problems raised by Universal Trustees, its conduct and its subsequent compulsory liquidation are now clear to all those former clients of the company. Many people were persuaded to set up trusts, transfer assets or complete Wills – all actions that were presented to them as tailored to their specific needs. Perhaps, for …
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Prominent amongst the property related reforms in the Budget was the announcement of additional Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) relief for first time buyers of shared ownership properties up to a maximum of £500k in England and Northern Ireland. For properties over £500k, no exemption is available and you’ll have to pay SDLT at the …
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Do you like giving cash or presents, perhaps for birthdays, Christmas/other religious holiday, weddings etc? Most people do. But are you aware of the potential impact these gifts could have on your estate when you die, especially where you like to make multiple gifts each year? A PET is a term lawyers use for Inheritance …
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