Make a Will for charity…
Help us make Will Aid a Winner this November
During November, rwp solicitors will write basic Wills, without charging our normal fee...
The sun'll come out…tomorrow?
Despite the lack of sunshine in this glorious country of ours, and the worst summer for 20 years (we had our quota in April, remember?), you may have noticed a number of houses in your locality now adorned with solar panels.
Let it be…
An cautionary update for those of you with any interest in the residential lettings...
The charitable thing to do?
Leaving significant sums to charity on death is something that only fairly wealthy clients tend to consider. Despite the 40% inheritance tax saving for charitable bequests, most people wish to pass their capital on to their next of kin.
As a result of government proposals to introduce legislation from next April, leaving money to charity on death is about to become much more attractive...
BUDGET 2011 - 24th March 2011
Local accountancy practice Gorringe inTheale have produced a budget summary newsletter which they have allowed us to reproduce and we hope you may find it useful...
It's officially a bank holiday…
The Royal Wedding will take place on 29 April and such date has been declared as a bank holiday.
So what does this mean for you?
DEADLINE IMMINENT!!!!
It has been a long time coming but the consequences of the legislation regarding compulsory retirement are now upon all employers...
Taxing times…
Property sales may be down in volume but whilst prices remain high, various enterprising parties have sought to effect stamp duty land tax (SDLT) avoidance schemes...
How Flexible Will You Be by April 2011?
Back in September, the Employment Relations Minister, Edward Davey, announced plans to create a “fairer and more family-friendly society”...
HAPPILY EVER AFTER?
The long-awaited decision in the case of Radmacher v Granatino was handed down by the Supreme Court on 20 October.
After months of speculation...
A potential minefield for the unwary business...
See our article in Get Reading on the new Equality Act 2010
MISSION (IM)POSSIBLE…26.04.08
To all my friends, colleagues, fellow professionals and clients, greetings!
I know that some may think me mad but, in an attempt to ward off any possible mid-life crisis, I have decided to accept the challenge of jumping (beats being pushed I suppose, although it may come to that yet) out of a ‘plane at 10,000 feet.
INHERITANCE TAX AND “CARRY OVER” OF THE NIL RATE BAND
Have you taken or can you take advantage of the changes to the application of the Nil Rate Band in assessing the estates of deceased spouses and civil partners to inheritance tax.....?
DIY Probate
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.
Wills
Reviewed or made your Will?
Keep one new year's resolution...
Your Personal and Financial Affairs: Spring Presentation 9 March 2006 - 15th February 2006
We are pleased to announce details of our Spring Presentation which will be on Thursday, 9th March 2006 and will take place at the Copper Inn, Pangbourne.
Our new practice - 5th April 2005
We are delighted to announce that following a decision to dissolve our partnership as from 6th April 2005 we are continuing to provide you with legal services and representation here at Meadow House as an incorporated practice called rwp solicitors .