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Cherfan v HM’s Senior Coroner for West London [2024] EWHC 3261

Challenging the Outcome of an Inquest Wedlake Bell LLP recently acted for the successful Applicant in the case of Cherfan v HM’s Senior Coroner for West London [2024] EWHC 361.… Read more →

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New development – FIRST decision involving Usufructs and inheritance tax

Usufructs are a common form of ownership in many countries.  They allow a person to occupy a property and receive income, usually for their lifetime.  Another person has a right… Read more →

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Non-dom reforms: the inheritance tax need-to-knows

How are the Inheritance tax (“IHT”) rules changing? The Labour government confirmed in its Autumn Budget on 30 October 2024 that, from 6 April 2025, the UK tax system will… Read more →

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Non-dom reforms: let’s talk about trusts

Are offshore trusts still efficient for UK tax purposes? The Autumn Budget on 30 October 2024 included confirmation of the most significant changes to the taxation of offshore trusts in… Read more →

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Non-dom reforms: Q&A for UK returners and expats

UK expats potentially stand to benefit from the changes to the taxation of non-UK domiciled individuals originally announced by the Conservative government in the Spring Budget 2024, and confirmed by the Chancellor in… Read more →

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Non-dom reforms: to stay or to go?

I am UK resident but non-UK domiciled (“non-dom”) and have been in the UK for longer than ten years. Should I stay or should I go? Income and capital gains… Read more →

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Non-dom reforms: the four-year itch

I have been UK resident for longer than four years, and am claiming the remittance basis. What should I be thinking about? In her Autumn Budget of 30 October 2024,… Read more →

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Non-dom reforms: the first four years

I am a recent arriver in the UK. Will the new non-dom tax regime apply to me? The Chancellor confirmed in July 2024 that the changes to the taxation of… Read more →

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Globally Speaking (Winter 2024): Welcome from the Editors

Welcome to a special issue of our international e-bulletin for private client, family office and trustee clients and contacts. Now that the dust has settled on the Autumn Budget announcements… Read more →

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Non-dom reforms: top tips for arrivers

I am planning to move to the UK – how will the UK’s new residence-based tax rules apply to me and is there anything I need to do before moving?… Read more →

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Private Client Partner features on BBC Radio 4 and writes for the Law Society Gazette about LPAs

Private Client Partner and specialist in Powers of Attorney, Ann Stanyer, has been featured on two BBC Radio 4 programmes. Ann speaks with radio presenter Sue Mitchell in Episode 2… Read more →