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Inheritance Tax account IHT100 forms

HMRC announces an updated approach to the clearance process and the timeline for IHT100 Inheritance Tax account forms.

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Check the ground rules to avoid boundary disputes

Warm weather and longer days see a surge in interest in garden works each year, and where householders improve and replace, boundary disputes are sure to follow.

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Ensure equality in residential tenancies

For residential landlords, identity checks on prospective tenants can be challenging and the penalties harsh for getting it wrong; but trying to avoid tenants with complex immigration status is not an option, as this opens the way to claims of unlawful discrimination.

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No blame but challenges remain…

When the clock finally chimed for no-fault divorce, courts saw a surge in petitions from couples looking to avoid the blame game but challenges still lie ahead for couples leaving a marriage.

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Blame game ends

We highlight the benefits of 'no blame' divorce, which came into effect in April 2022.

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Effects of Covid-19 on inheritance tax

Private Client solicitor, James McMullan, takes a closer look at the effects of covid-19 on inheritance-tax and estate planning.

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Divorce: Disentangling the family home

In the whirlwind of emotions and challenges that follow a divorce, the fate of the family home takes centre stage. It is not just the financial value of the house but the profound personal and emotional significance it holds at the heart of family life.

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Redundancy facts and fictions

What every employer and employee should know!

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Terms and conditions for small businesses

An essential guide!

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High temperatures in the workplace

A Growing Challenge for Employers

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Compulsory purchase – what does this mean?

Owners have a right to peaceful enjoyment of their property. However, there can be occasions when that right is overcome, forcing the owner to sell up and move out. One such occasion is when the owner receives a Compulsory Purchase Order.

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Legal jargon in wills: understanding your will

When preparing a will, it's common to encounter legal jargon that might be confusing. This article aims to clarify those terms, ensuring you understand your will completely.

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