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Debunking Domicile and Inheritance Tax

Domicile is a misunderstood concept largely because by its very nature it is subjective and therefore ambiguous. However, it is essential to establish a deceased’s domicile, as this affects the taxation of their estate.  Broadly speaking domicile is a person’s permanent,[…]

Written by Annelise Tyler

Published June 26, 2024

  • Legal
  • Private Client

Welcome Signija Rimell

We are pleased to welcome Signija Rimell as our new HR Business Partner. With over 14 years of experience in human resources and a proven record of driving employee engagement and operational HR efficiency, Signija brings a wealth of knowledge[…]
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Understanding Sections 24 to 28 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954

The Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 (the Act) has long been a cornerstone of the legal framework governing commercial tenancies. Within this seminal piece of legislation lie various sections that outline the rights and obligations of both landlords and tenants.[…]

Written by Olusola Makinde

Published June 3, 2024

  • Legal
  • Commercial Property

Welcome Annelise Tyler

Annelise joined our Private Client department in our Cranbrook office in May 2024. She is a Chartered legal Executive who has worked in London law firms within litigation, and then after qualifying as a Fellow in 2013 and a career[…]
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What does it mean to have the Final Order of divorce?

Nowadays, as an application for divorce is dealt with using the online service and does not require a reason to be given for the breakdown of the marriage, many couples will deal with the divorce application themselves and may not[…]

Written by Margaret Sculpher

Published May 7, 2024

  • Legal
  • Family and Divorce

I have a Will, so why do I need a Lasting Power of Attorney?

It is important to consider the potential consequence of not having a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) in place. Many assume that their spouse or in the alternative that their adult children will automatically have the authority to make decisions[…]

Written by Edward Walter

Published May 2, 2024

  • Legal
  • Private Client
  • Wills

Buying your first home

Your first home is an exciting purchase but also one with lots of considerations and documents. This checklist should help you get organised: Budget: Firstly, it’s important to determine how much you can afford to spend.  Gather: Collect salary information, bank statements[…]
  • Legal
  • Residential Property

Welcome Sola Makinde

Sola recently joined the Cranbrook office in March 2024 and is a brilliant addition to both our Residential and Commercial Property departments. Sola attended the university of Hertfordshire in 2013 and obtained a First Class Law BA Degree. She then[…]
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Charity Bake Sale for Mental Health Resource

On the 28th of March, Buss Murton employees held a brilliant bake sale. The baked goods were sold to fundraise for Tunbridge Wells Mental Health Resource (TWMHR). Our Tunbridge Wells office was lucky enough to have Jen from TWMHR come[…]
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Will Beneficiaries, Claimants and Disputes

This article is NOT intended as information/ a guide as to how to bring nor and defend an action under the Inheritance Provision for Family & Dependants Act 1975 (‘IPFDA’75). What it is, however, is some thoughts on how to[…]

Written by Edward Walter

Published March 11, 2024

  • Legal
  • Wills

Inheritance Tax Planning: Is Inheritance Tax in the near future likely to remain a threat to the goal of passing your estate on as intact as possible to your heirs?

Francis Fukuyama in his 1992 book “The end of history…” postulated that Western liberal democracy as a statement for government, underpinned by capitalism, represented the final perfection of government and social economic systems. This is the afterglow of their seeming[…]

Written by Edward Walter

Published February 15, 2024

  • Legal
  • Wills