Wedlake Bell Insights

    • Globally Speaking
    • Aug 12, 2025

    Relocating with a child internationally

    This article will help you understand your rights, responsibilities, and the process ahead. Do I have to make an application for permission to relocate internationally? If agreement can be reached between you and the parent to be left behind that

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    • In Trust
    • Jul 25, 2025

    Finance Bill 2025/2026: Government confirms Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business Property Relief (BPR) reforms effective from April 2026

    There now follows an eight week technical consultation period closing on 15 September 2025. Subject to any consequential amendments to the draft legislation, the changes to APR and BPR will take effect from 6 April 2026, and will have wide-reaching implications

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    • Globally Speaking
    • Jul 17, 2025

    Globally Speaking July 2025

    As we move into the second half of the year, the UK’s private wealth landscape remains in flux. With a potential watering down of the “non-dom” tax reforms being quietly floated due to concerns over a potential shortfall in public

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    • Globally Speaking
    • Jul 15, 2025

    UK property ownership: Personal vs corporate ownership – what is the tax impact?

    The tax implications vary greatly between personal and corporate ownership, affecting everything from stamp duty land tax (“SDLT“) on purchase, tax on disposal, and inheritance tax (“IHT“) typically chargeable on death. Understanding these differences is crucial for making an informed

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    • Globally Speaking
    • Jul 14, 2025

    Heirs in Islamic law

    Heirs in Islamic law are divided into three principal classes which are described below. Qur’anic heirs (Ashabul-Furud) Qur’anic heirs are also called “sharers” and this is the first class of “shareholders” in relation to inherited assets. These heirs possess the

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    • Insights
    • Jul 10, 2025

    Responsible wealth stewardship: Protecting wealth with purpose

    Responsible wealth stewardship reflects a growing awareness that wealth must be managed not only with care, but with conscience. In a world shaped by economic inequality, environmental urgency, and shifting generational values, how wealth is used — and by whom

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    • In Trust
    • Jun 12, 2025

    In Trust – June 2025

    As we move further into the 2025/26 tax year, this edition focuses on the importance of forward planning — particularly in light of the government’s proposed inheritance tax reforms in respect of agricultural property relief (“APR”) and business property relief

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    • In Trust
    • Jun 11, 2025

    Modernising wills law: Are we ready for change?

    Given the legislation upon which we currently rely is almost two hundred years old, some might say reform is long overdue, however, are we ready for change? Many of the recommendations contained in the report are welcome; adopting gender neutral

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    • Insights
    • Jun 10, 2025

    Predatory marriage: How to safeguard against it

    Although termed “marriage”, this coercion can apply equally to civil partnerships. As we approach Elder Abuse Awareness Day on Sunday 15 June, we consider what steps can be taken to help avoid such devastating financial abuse. Perpetrators of predatory marriage

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    • In Trust
    • Jun 5, 2025

    Lasting power of attorney: Essential for all ages

    There is also a common misconception that Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) are only necessary for older individuals preparing for conditions like dementia. In reality, LPAs are vital for anyone, regardless of age;  Financial LPAs  can be used even before

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