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A legal challenge for the right to die has been launched by a terminally ill man, who claims that the 1961 Suicide Act condemns him to a death which is undignified.
Thousands of mothers are missing out on state pension rights according to the ninth Royal London Policy Paper.
According to recent research, the forthcoming triggering of Article 50 is helping to propel the current rush to move UK final salary pensions into overseas schemes.
According to new research, the majority of UK over 55s (62%) are largely unaware of the amount of money they’ll be able to bequeath to their next of kin following death.
Lawyers and advisers who enable tax evasion may be subject to harsher consequences following the introduction of tougher sanctions at the start of 2017.
According to current provisional figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), the number of deaths recorded in November 2016 reached 46,504.
Farmers are being encouraged to implement appropriate succession plans in order to keep their business within the family.
Those already well off will benefit the most from growing inheritances according to recent research.
According to the Legal Ombudsman complaints data, the third most complained about area of law is wills and probate. [table id=9 /] Between 2012 and 2014, the number of complaints remained at a similar level.
As studies indicate the average annual care home cost at £30,000, the likelihood of elderly people being forced to sell their homes increases.
Latest mortality figures from the last 14 years indicate concerning changes in causes of death
Recent research has indicated that nearly a third of parents are not willing to offer an inheritance or financial aid to their married offspring due to the fear of divorce. 30% of adults were unwilling
Chancellor of the Exchequer, Philip Hammond has stated that he wants to discourage people tying up their wealth in property and tackle the “structural issues” surrounding UK pension saving. In an appearance before the Treasury,
Citing the Law Society’s failure to embrace governance reform, Chief Executive Catherine Dixon has resigned after two years in the role.
Creating a will is the definitive and legal means of ensuring a client’s final wishes are fulfilled. Whilst they will largely contain details of land and property, the last requests of some clients may concern
Where will writing is concerned, many couples believe that only a single will is required between the both of them. The reality is however, that everyone who chooses to make a will must sign one
Using the correct terminology in a will is of vital importance in order to avoid any issues when assets are later distributed.
The residence nil-rate band (RNRB) provides an additional inheritance tax allowance for individuals who leave their main residence to lineal descendants. Although only applying to those who die on or after 6th April 2017, the
Experience in a range of work-based environments can assist development of important competences for aspiring solicitors, according to research.
According to Office of National Statistics (ONS) figures, the number of marriages in England and Wales has declined. Contrasting to the rise of numbers observed from 2009 to 2012, the last recorded year has shown
Although assumed that those in the public eye are bound to have their affairs in order, they are just as likely to make an error as anyone else when it comes to their will.
Retired homeowners have earned an average of £26,000 from their houses this year, according to new research.
Growing numbers of law firms are joining the various organisations, representing vulnerable and older people, in raising concerns over a governmental tool to creates LPAs online
In a deal with its former owners, Trust Inheritance has followed firms like Gateley and Stephens Scown, and introduced employee ownership.
In light of potential market instability, rural businesses are being encouraged to review their long-term strategies, including succession planning.
Nearly five years after he was struck off, a former pension scheme trustee who had attempted to appeal a ban from The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has had his case dismissed by the Upper Tribunal. Through
Valuable insight into how solicitors can assist their clients to support charities has been revealed in new research from The Law Society of England and Wales.
Planning for the future can often take a backseat in the minds of clients who will instead choose to invest in things that are more tangible. However, making plans sooner rather than later can be
A court has heard that a retired judge and her husband forged a will to inherit two cottages as well stealing over £23,000 to renovate them.
The Home Office, as part of its Flag It Up campaign, is looking for solicitor feedback on attitudes towards anti-money laundering (AML) regulation and available information. Completion of the survey will improve the understanding of
The CLC (Council for Licensed Conveyancers) have released their Business Plan for 2017. Now regarded as the Specialist Property Law Regulator and no longer only being relevant for conveyancers, the CLC were last year granted
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