Lifetime Planning: Nil Rate Band Discretionary Trust Wills
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Should we keep the Nil Rate Band Discretionary Trust Wills that we have or should we change them to take the full effect of the new Residence based Inheritance Tax allowance?
Peace of Mind: Taking Steps to Plan for your Future
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Question: I am purchasing a property with my partner, but I am putting in more of the equity. What steps can I take to safeguard my position?
The Dangers of Not Having an Appropriate Will
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The recent case involving Joy Williams and her deceased partner Norman Martin’s family show how dangerous it is to jointly own property with another (such as a life partner), even if the ownership is appropriately structured as a tenancy in common, if you do not also have an appropriate Will in place.
Buy to Let
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Question: is buy-to-let still a viable long term option for the smaller investor?
Homeowners Beware of Fraudsters
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Homeowners beware of fraudsters trying to sell your property without your knowledge
The Commercial Agents Regulations 1993
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The Commercial Agents Regulations 1993 set out how compensation for the termination of an agency arrangement is calculated. Perhaps surprisingly, even where a contractual termination occurs, compensation is still payable to an agent (at least where the agency is of products rather than services). Where the parties have not agreed an indemnity under their contract then compensation is due, but how is it calculated?
What is a COP Deputy
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“Following on from the last article, if you are a Court of Protection Deputy – what does that mean and what can you do and what can you not do…?
Family Law and Arrangements for Children
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Family Law and Arrangements for Children
Stamp Duty Land Tax on Second Homes
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Question: If I complete the purchase of a buy to let property after 1st April 2016 will I have to pay more Stamp Duty?
What is the Court of Protection?
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Perhaps the first question to ask is what is a deputy