Wealthy families ‘pay over £1bn in IHT on late gifts’, analysis shows
New figures obtained by financial advice firm NFU Mutual found more than 5,000 estates paid in excess of £1 billion in inheritance tax (IHT) on lifetime gifts in the tax years 2020- 2024. Families are increasingly gifting money or assets to loved ones to reduce their inheritance tax exposure, a trend that is likely to […]
Firm news: all the latest updates and appointments
Virtual law firm Jurit LLP has appointed Christian Abletshauser to lead its London-based family law practice. Abletshauser (pictured above) has more than 20 years of experience in the field, working on significant cases including Robertson v Robertson [2016] EWHC 613 (Fam) and Re T. He said of his new role: “Jurit’s collaborative culture, senior expertise and entrepreneurial model […]