Gifts to Pets in Your Will

In the realm of estate planning, one aspect that is often overlooked or not well-understood is the inclusion of provisions…

Let Down by Your Builders? A Good Lawyer Will See You Right

Many householders are familiar with the often traumatic experience of falling out with builders. However, as a High Court case…

Big Money Divorcees Pay £8.4 Million Price for Their ‘Culture of Conflict’

Judges frequently impress on divorcing couples that it is in their own best interests to put conflict behind them and…

Capital Gains Tax – Changes to the Annual Exemption

What is Capital Gains Tax? Capital Gains Tax (CGT) is payable on the disposal or sale of certain assets, this…

Woman Denied Non-Resident Status Faces Seven-Figure Tax Demand

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) adopts a tough approach when considering whether a person who claims non-resident tax status has…

Terminally Ill Woman’s Marriage Triggers High Court Inheritance Dispute

It is quite common for people to get married in the knowledge that they only have a short while to…