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Powers of Attorney Act 2023: Proposed reforms to lasting powers of attorney

Antonia Ridley-Hughes and Cecily Hayton from the Private Client Advisory team at Birketts LLP examine the proposed changes to lasting powers of attorney, and the issues a more modern, digital system could present to some

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From safe haven to tax trap: What the 2027 IHT reforms could mean for international Clients

Earlier this week, the Government published the draft Finance Bill 2025–2026. This included the much-anticipated draft legislation to bring pensions within the scope of UK inheritance tax. This article looks at what the changes mean

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Standish v Standish
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Standish v Standish – what does this mean for tax planning?

Last week the Supreme Court delivered its in Standish v Standish [2025] UKSC 26. The case examined the concepts of “matrimonial” or “non-matrimonial” assets when considering financial orders on divorce. Assets which are matrimonial are

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