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Rebuilding lives after brain injury: the role of the Court of Protection
Jemma Garside
16 April 2024
Probate delays
Recent government statistics show that the timeliness for issue of grants of representation (mean average) has progressively slipped since the pandemic
16 April 2024
Till death us do part – matrimonial regimes, nuptial agreements and inheritance
The importance of inheritance planning cannot be underestimated – failure to consider the succession and tax consequences that arise on the death of a spouse can lead to significant financial implications, at a time when emotions could already be running at an all-time high. Particularly in situations where there is a large amount of familial wealth, the earlier this is considered, the better, and marriage (and the election or not of a matrimonial regime, or creation of a bespoke nuptial agreement) is a good time to take stock and ensure your family is protected for the future.
4 April 2024
French matrimonial regimes: the wide ranging impact for couples with Anglo-French connections
The concept of matrimonial regimes has become increasingly well known in England, having been a stalwart of the French marriage process for centuries. International clients and those with Anglo French connections are asking the right questions about French marriage contracts versus English prenuptial or postnuptial agreements more frequently, being more aware of the significant differences between the two and also the need for cross-border legal advice to ensure their interests are protected should they later choose to divorce.
19 March 2024
Relax on Grant on Credit IHT rules
With the recent Spring Budget came a relatively small update to Inheritance Tax (“IHT”) whereby applications for a ‘Grant on Credit’ no longer require Personal Representatives (“PR”) to seek commercial loans to pay IHT before they are able to apply for the Grant.
15 February 2024
No children – I don’t need to think about succession and wealth planning, do I?
A growing number of couples live a DINK (“dual income, no kids”) lifestyle instead of the historically ‘traditional’ family structure that includes having children. There has also been a rise in the “single income, no kids” (SINK) lifestyle.
