MAKING YOUR WILL - 19th September 2008
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CALLING ALL HOLDERS OF SHARED APPRECIATION MORTGAGES - 27th August 2008
SAFE and SAMAG have taken advice from Leading Counsel about challenging the amounts payable to the Banks as ‘Appreciation’ on redemption of Shared Appreciation Mortgages (SAMs).
LPA MONTH
Missed out on the EPA deadline?
Make your Lasting Power of Attorney now!
To encourage you to take stock of your affairs we are pleased to announce
LPA MONTH
1-31 March 2008
INHERITANCE TAX AND “CARRY OVER” OF THE NIL RATE BAND - 19th February 2008
The well publicised Pre-Budget Announcement on the 9th October last year introduced changes to the application of the Nil Rate Band in assessing the estates of deceased spouses and civil partners to inheritance tax.....
Lasting Powers of Attorney: Don’t be afraid of the new law - 7th February 2008
There was a great flurry of activity in the run up to 1 October 2007 when lots of our clients hurried to make Enduring Powers of Attorney (EPA) before the law changed. For those who were able to do so, setting up their EPA was a wise move because it was an efficient and cost effective way of ensuring they choose who could deal with their financial affairs in the future, if necessary. Those powers remain valid.....
DIY Probate - 6th February 2008
Occasionally we receive enquiries from people who have elected to take DIY one stage further! They take on the task of obtaining a Grant of Probate or Letters of Administration themselves. Very often this is because they perceive it will be cheaper than instructing a solicitor......
Summer Newsletter - …more tax on trusts
By the Finance Act 2006 the Government made sweeping changes to the way in which some trusts are taxed. Many of you have set up accumulation and maintenance trusts either during your lifetimes or to take effect after you die, under the terms of your Wills. The recent changes will have an effect on accumulation and maintenance trusts.
Summer Newsletter - ALL CHANGE FOR POWERS OF ATTORNEY
The Enduring Power of Attorney is changing. The Mental Capacity Act 2005 introduces the concept of the “Lasting Power of Attorney”, which will replace the current Enduring Power.
Summer Newsletter - BUDGET UPDATE
The following changes affecting you announced in the recent budget took effect from 6 April 2007
Summer Newsletter - ATTENTION ALL LANDLORDS!!
From 6 April 2007 all new Assured Shorthold Tenancies in England & Wales must be protected by a tenancy deposit protection scheme. A landlord has just 14 days to safeguard a deposit from the day of receipt.
Summer Newsletter - LOST YOUR DEEDS?
The legal system is slow (that you knew already!) In 1925 Parliamant introduced a system for land registration in England & Wales, yet some 82 years later some areas remain unregistered.
Summer Newsletter - NOTICE TO ALL POND WATCHERS!
In the current climate of wanting and needing to insure for all and any eventuality, we note one area for which insurance might not be an option in view of the prohibitive costs!
Summer Newsletter - SMOKEFREE
A quick guide to the new smokefree law - courtesy of HM Government
Summer Newsletter - THE AGE OF INHERITANCE
As well as changing the tax treatment of trusts, the Finance Act 2006 impacts on your decision making process for legacies for minors.
Summer Newsletter - THE TAXMAN STRIKES – AGAIN!
The Special Commissioners recently dealt a financial blow to the Phizackerley family in circumstances which have led to much discussion amongst practioners.
Summer Newsletter - WHAT IS CONVEYANCING?
As solicitors we are often asked "what exactly does conveyancing mean?"
Summer Newsletter - WILLS ALERT
Following the success of our Will’s Month, a reminder to all of the importance of making a valid Will – and by way of encouragement to those of you who have yet to make one!