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Rebuilding lives after brain injury: the role of the Court of Protection
Jemma Garside
22 April 2015
Part 2: Talking to your parents about their Lasting Power of Attorney
There is nothing more awkward than talking to one’s parents about sex. Except maybe talking to one’s parents about their own impending death and mental decline.
9 April 2015
Bringing non-UK domiciled individuals’ tax contributions into perspective
Ed Miliband has promised to end non-UK domicile tax status if he wins the general election. Mr Miliband said he plans to bring in this change to ensure that everyone who makes Britain their permanent home pays their fair share. The Conservatives have responded by saying they would reform the law on domicile so that an individual would no longer inherit their domicile from their father. This blog looks briefly at the contribution made by non-UK domiciled individuals to the UK and the law on domicile in England and Wales.
19 March 2015
Budget 2015 at a glance
Chancellor George Osborne yesterday delivered his pre-election Budget Statement to Parliament. Below are some of the key announcements for individuals:
14 January 2015
“Tax doesn’t have to be taxing” … or does it?
In advance of the 31 January tax return deadline, HM Revenue and Customs (“HMRC”) have revealed some of the worst excuses used by taxpayers for missing the submission date.
18 December 2014
Buying and adapting a property for someone lacking mental capacity
Buying or selling a property is the most stressful aspect of modern life, worse than divorce, redundancy or bereavement, according to a recent poll. The process is even more complicated when buying a home for someone who lacks mental capacity.