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Rayner my parade! The importance of specialist advice.
Jemma Brimblecombe
16 September 2024
A Capital Tax planning starter pack for property owners of all shapes and sizes
There is currently considerable speculation in the UK about changes to the UK tax regime which the new Chancellor will announce in the forthcoming Budget on 30 October. These may include changes to announcements that were made earlier this year by the previous government. It is possible that the October announcements will affect what follows in this note.
2 September 2024
Will a UK Lasting Power of Attorney (“LPA”) be recognised in France?
As so many families that we advise now live across several countries, and particularly in France, we regularly get asked whether Lasting Powers of Attorney made in the UK and registered with the Office of the Public Guardian can be recognised in France.
23 July 2024
Issues with accessing bank accounts as a Deputy
I recently appeared as a guest on Radio 4’s Money Box, with Paul Lewis, discussing the issues faced by deputies when trying to access and manage bank accounts for those who lack capacity.
19 June 2024
Legislative tax changes to consider before crossing the Atlantic
Historically, Americans have been some of the most significant users of the remittance basis of taxation, but this may soon become redundant if the Tories get re-elected. So how will the proposed tax reforms relating to non-domiciled individuals who have or are considering making a move from the US?
12 June 2024
To give, or not to give: that is the question
If someone dies domiciled in the UK for inheritance tax (IHT) purposes (or non-domiciled but with UK assets exposed to IHT), this is a tax that cannot be ignored.