The Estate Registry backs House of Lords calls for reform of Inheritance Tax rules
The Estate Registry (TER) has backed calls from the House of Lords to change the rules governing the payment of Inheritance Tax (IHT). Peers have argued that the current system is outdated, overly complex, and increasingly misaligned with modern patterns of wealth, family life and economic behaviour. The recommendation follows extensive scrutiny by the Lords, who concluded […]
Jackson Lees Group promotes former secretary to senior associate role
A Merseyside lawyer who joined her firm as a secretary has been promoted to senior associate and team leader in its wills, trusts and probate department. Jannina Barker (pictured, centre) began in an admin role at Jackson Lees Group’s forerunner Lees Solicitors in 2009 , soon deciding to train as a paralegal. After a spell […]
Profile: Suzanne Leonard, head of private client and chartered legal executive at Blackhurst Budd Solicitors
Suzanne qualified in 2007 and has worked in private practice since 2003. She specialises in elderly client matters, wills, probate, estate planning, trusts, lasting powers of attorney, and Court of Protection work, including deputyships and statutory wills. She is a member of Blackpool Council’s Panel of Solicitors for Court of Protection matters. Suzanne has worked […]