STEP launches “Protect your Digital Memories” campaign
This week, STEP is launching its “Protect your digital memories for future generations” campaign to increase public awareness of the need to make plans for digital assets. This public facing campaign focuses on sentimental digital possessions such as photos, videos and social accounts. It provides some simple actions people can take to ensure digital possessions […]
HMRC considers including cryptoassets in IME
HH Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has launched a consultation on the proposed inclusion of cryptoassets – such as cryptocurrency – in the investment manager exemption (IME). The IME uses qualifying tests to provide certainty that non-UK resident investors can appoint UK-based investment managers to conduct certain investment transactions on their behalf, without bringing them into […]
Solicitor struck-off for transferring dead client’s home into own name
James Allie, a partner with London-based firm Spence & Horne has been fined and struck-off the roll for transferring ownership of a client’s home into his own name following her death. The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal heard how Allie, 52, had transferred ownership of his late client’s £1m home within five months of her death and […]
SFE Conference 2022: a preview
Hear from the country’s leading Private Client experts at the SFE Conference 2022 The SFE National Conference 2022 takes place on the 23rd June at Kings Place, London with attendees being given an in-depth case study to explore. Set to feature at this year’s event are four expert speakers who will be on hand to […]
Growing number of over 70s risk large IHT bills
Since 2002, the number of over 70s choosing to cohabit with their partners rather than marry or enter civil partnership increased by 288%, and by doing so could inadvertently be putting their homes at risk. Figures show that 45,066 people over the age of 70 were cohabitating with their partner in 2002 in England and […]
Industry invited to enter British Wills and Probate Awards 2022
The British Wills and Probate Awards, sponsored by Property Solutions Group, returns in 2022 at the aptly titled Grand Hotel in Birmingham. The awards uniquely showcases the very best the wills and probate industry has to offer across the regulated and unregulated spectrum. 2022 sees the return of some well-established categories including “Innovation and Transformation […]
