An unclear will may meddle with your funeral
John FitzGerald outlines the curious case of Anstey v Mundle, in which a grieving family fights over the deceased’s final…
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How to avoid family breakdown over heirlooms
Wealthy families should not overlook the emotional and legal complexities involved in the disposal of their valuables, write Ann Stanyer…
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What’s in store for Singapore after winning Asia-Pacific’s top financial rank?
Despite recent bad press, the Lion City of Singapore is continuing its growth as a major financial centre, writes Rasika…
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If I were a rich man (I wouldn’t move to France)
Jean-Marc Tirard lifts the lid on the Gallic view of trusts, and explains why the French taxman’s ‘appalling’ treatment of…
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Protecting your will from ‘passive’ challengers
Sophie Wettern outlines the necessary steps to avoid a family turmoil after you die. Have you made a will? If…
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How would the Messi tax scandal be treated by HMRC?
Jennifer Emms looks at the Revenue and the Crown Prosecution Service’s legal armouries when it comes to persecuting tax evaders.…
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Can Britain follow Norway’s ‘model of openness’?
Ceris Gardner on why the authorities, and not the neighbours, should be the judge on fair play in tax. Who…
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Five tax breaks and a wedding
Jessica Schock says that as well as romance and love, there are sound fiscal reasons for getting married ‘It is…
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HMRC crackdown on tax mitigation schemes increases investor worries
James Hall on how the Revenue’s new interest in the investor schemes can impact HNWs. The media has been hot…
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Why a trust might be the best way to morally inspire the next generation
From Sting to the Countess of Wessex, wealthy celebrities need not panic about turning their children into wastrels, says Rebecca…
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Lord Carlile QC: HMRC is failing the Treasury and the taxpayer
Lord Carlile QC CBE argues the Revenue’s purpose ‘must be to project light, not shadow’ as misinformation and frequent U-turns…
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Want a tidy death? Take this test
In Dying Matters week take our test to see how tidy you are, or whether you might need further advice,…
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Cameron’s tax proposals more bark than bite
Yesterday, the much maligned prime minister tried to stifle critics with an emotive statement. Sophie McIntyre asks industry figures whether…
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How Panama Papers can lead to prosecutions
Even fully compliant individuals will have to engage with HMRC to prove their innocence, says Sean Wakeman. The leaking of…
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Data sharing only set to increase post Panama Papers
Following the Panama Papers authorities are preparing for global disclosure says Gary Ashford. The leak of data from Panama is…
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Panama Papers’ legacy of tax avoidance began with Blair & Brown
William Cash believes the Panama Papers epitomise a tax efficiency heritage that began in London under New Labour The ‘leaked’…
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HMRC may now be taking aim at tax advisers
In July 2015 we reported on the blurring of avoidance and evasion that, now with particular relevance to the Panama…
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Panama Papers leak set to overshadow anti-corruption summit
We haven’t learnt anything new about Ian Cameron’s offshore interests – we’re simply being reminded of them at a very…
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Watershed of Panama Papers reveals governments must do more to counter tax avoidance
How will HMRC use the information now that it’s public? Alex Matchett reports. The publicity around the leak of 11.5…
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How Game of Thrones might game tax
How might our fictional friends be preparing for the tax year end, assuming the Seven Kingdoms of Westeros have the…
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