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Embarrassing regulation breach for the MoJ

Businesses must ensure they are on the right side of the regulations when it comes to advertising or posting on social media.

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Changes in Family Law in the last 12 months

There have been various developments within family law over the last year or so, but the two which have changed the way that we look at divorce is the introduction of no-fault divorce and the trend towards Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR).

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Rising living costs can affect your maintenance order

In many cases, the cost of living crisis is likely to affect ongoing maintenance payments. We explore the topic and the solution available.

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HMRC deadline dispensation for trustees

Trustees who missed the September deadline to comply with the expanded scope of the Trust Registration regime have been thrown a lifeline by HMRC. HMRC will not penalise those who missed the cut-off date through ignorance.

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HMRC impose new obligations on trustees

Trustees must register their trust with the Trust Registration Service by 1 September 2021, even if it does not incur a tax liability.

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Crunch time for residential landlords?

Proposed new legislation is the latest in a fast-changing landscape for the private rented sector.

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Are your business’s legal documents up to date?

New Year is an opportune moment for businesses to ensure their legal affairs are in order. One of the critical aspects of this process is the review and update of legal documents.

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Six Common Inheritance Tax Myths

Busting the misconceptions.

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Charities, gifts and inheritance tax

In 1789 Benjamin Franklin famously said, ‘Nothing is certain except death and taxes’. To date, this is still very much true. We get taxed on our earnings and gains during our lifetime, and upon death, tax may apply to the wealth we’ve built up during our lifetime in the form of inheritance tax.

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Work-Life Balance: How you can support your employees

Karen Cole explores employees' legal rights, the duty of care employers have, and strategies to promote work-life balance.

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Director responsibilities on resignation – do you know yours?

When Rishi Sunak removed Suella Braverman from her cabinet post, she took a defiant stance, with an open letter criticising the PM for reneging on promises and calling for a leadership election.

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Can you obtain an Emergency Power of Attorney?

In reality, the answer is no. Instead, you need to apply to the Court of Protection to become a Deputy, or the Court of Protection may appoint a Panel Deputy if no one is suitable or available to take on the role. Private client solicitor Herman Cheung looks at the complexities of not having a lasting power of attorney in place.

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