Why the power of attorney should be kept in check
From managing your estate to directing your investments, lasting powers of attorney are becoming increasingly influential in the HNW sphere,…
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The risks of going digital with Lasting Powers of Attorney
Are the Financial Conduct Authority’s proposals for digitising Lasting Powers of Attorney in the best interests of the individuals delegating…
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Home Office ‘illegal migrant’ crackdown to threaten bank clients
Banks are to be expected to police over 70 million accounts under the Home Office’s new crackdown on illegal migrants,…
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Can you disinherit your children?
Despite the testamentary freedom that is protected by English law, children secretly left out of a will can successfully challenge…
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What Queensland’s unsent SMS case teaches about wills
The new Supreme Court case in Australia may change the way we look at wills in the UK, writes Hannah…
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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With nearly a half of British adults not having a will in place, it is high time to change outdated…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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