Reform of Victorian-era laws will create more wills in the UK
With nearly a half of British adults not having a will in place, it is high time to change outdated…
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Why you now need a ‘living will’
Mr Justice Francis’ call for the creation of living wills’ to be made a national campaign alongside organ donation is…
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How to protect charitable gifts in your will
The rise of charitable gifts in wills has led to the increase in the number of related disputes too, according…
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This is where the blame game ends in divorce
The call for no-fault divorce at the Conservative Party Conference is laudable – it is about time for couples to…
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How HMRC will know your personal affairs
Ignorance of the law is neither bliss nor an excuse in the current tax landscape, as HMRC are developing increasingly…
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Are ‘deputies’ the new guardians of private wealth?
Recent reports of misconduct by attorneys have made courts think of a new alternative, writes Stephanie Brobbey When it comes…
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Why post-nups are trending in the world of business
With entrepreneurial HNWs getting wealthier and marrying later in life, post-nuptial agreements are becoming increasingly valuable in the world of…
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Why Britain’s philanthropy is still thriving
Contrary to a report that noticed a drop in charitable giving in developed countries, UK philanthropy is still alive and…
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Ways to challenge a will
Now that there are many ways disappointed beneficiaries can challenge a will in court, it’s wiser for HNWs to review…
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On tax and the paradox of public interest in wealth
Louise Linton’s extravagant social media parade might be frowned upon, but the government’s hard bid for tax transparency which draws…
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How the anti-money laundering reform might affect art dealers
If you are a high value dealer your business might be caught by the latest anti-money laundering reforms, write Petra…
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What we can learn from Salvador Dali’s paternity test
The hidden (and sometimes surprising) costs of a brief encounter may now be higher, with courts around the world ordering…
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Brexit blues continues for EEA citizens
Article 50 has been triggered, but uncertainty remains for EEA nationals, write Ben Xu and George Merrylees It’s been over…
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Protecting family wealth in Westeros
What’s next for the Starks and Lannisters in terms of tax planning to preserve family wealth? Private wealth lawyer and…
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Wealthy wives and the 50/50 split in divorce
The recent case of a millionaire heiress has raised interesting questions about whether wider family wealth will lessen wives’ divorce…
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Inside Roman Abramovich’s divorce pot
There are interesting multi-jurisdictional dimensions to the Chelsea FC owner’s third divorce as well as rumours of an iron-clad pre-nup.…
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Could the Tini Owens case reform divorce?
The millionaire’s wife is now at the mercy of the Supreme Court to finally liberate her from her loveless marriage,…
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From quill to keyboard (and camera): why it’s time to modernise wills
As antiquated law puts people off making wills, so modernising the process – keeping it a keyboard press or a…
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Let’s hear it for the lawyers and accountants
Britain’s lawyers and accountants have coughed up £15.5bn in taxes last year, giving everyone something to celebrate, writes Emelia Hamilton-Russell…
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Non-dom reform is ‘serpent’ in the HNW Eden
Reform of the non-dom tax regime sees a worrying extension of deemed domicile status and the shrinking of excluded property,…
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