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General Election analysis – impact on private clients

On the back of the historic landslide result in the General Election for the Labour party, we give our initial reaction to what a new Labour government means for private… Read more →

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In Trust: Ask the Expert

Question: As an executor, what can I do to get around the current long delays with obtaining a grant of probate? Despite an improvement to the waiting times for grants… Read more →

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In Trust profile column – Sanjvee Shah

What attracted you to Wedlake Bell? Wedlake Bell has a highly regarded, well established, multi-disciplinary private client offering, covering not only advisory expertise but also residential property, family law and… Read more →

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For better, for worse: a cautionary tale after Langley v Qin

According to the Law Commission, a predatory marriage is one where a person marries someone, often someone who is elderly or who lacks the mental capacity to marry, as a… Read more →

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Joint bank accounts – how are the funds treated for IHT purposes?

When one of the owners of a joint bank account dies, the funds in the account will usually pass to the other joint owner(s) automatically by survivorship. It is important… Read more →

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New tax rules for low-income trusts

From 2016/17, HM Revenue & Customs (“HMRC“) have not required trustees or personal representatives (“PRs“) to report any income of a trust or estate which is solely savings interest and… Read more →

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2024 General Election: All Change?

As we fast approach the date of the General Election and the possibility of new Downing Street residents, we attempt to cut through the political rhetoric and focus on those… Read more →

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GENERAL ELECTION 2024 TAX POLICY COMPARISON TABLE OF THE CONSERVATIVE AND LABOUR MANIFESTOS

The below table summarises the tax policies included within the manifestos of the Conservative Party (published on 11 June 2024) and the Labour Party (published on 13 June 2024). For… Read more →

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Private Client Partner comments for Wealth Briefing – UK Inheritance Tax Receipts Keep Rising – Reactions

Recent figures from HMRC show a significant rise in UK inheritance tax receipts. In this article for Wealth Briefing, Private Client Partner, Nick Mendoza highlights the impact of tax freezes,… Read more →

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