Reeves scraps pension tax rise after union pushback
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has decided against increasing taxes on pension contributions in the upcoming budget, following warnings from public sector unions that such a move would negatively impact their members, as reported by The Guardian. This decision was part of ongoing efforts to address the public finance shortfall. The proposal to cut the 40% tax […]
Free Wills Month offers will-writing services at no cost
1st of October marked the beginning of Free Wills Month. During the whole month, many solicitors offer free will-writing services. Law Society of England and Wales president Nick Emmerson said that writing a will “spares your loved ones unnecessary stress and complications”. He continued: “Free Wills Month offers a valuable opportunity, for those eligible, to […]
High Court Ruling in Nilsson v Cynberg sparks uncertainty over interaction between constructive and express trusts
The England and Wales High Court’s recent judgment in Nilsson v Cynberg (2024 EWHC 2164 Ch) has introduced new uncertainty around the relationship between constructive trusts and expressly declared trusts, legal experts have noted. The case revolves around a divorced couple, Collette and Stuart Cynberg, and the ownership of their former matrimonial home, raising important […]