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Thinking of Signing Your House Over to Reduce Inheritance Tax?
Are you thinking of signing your house over to your children to decrease the value of your estate, either for inheritance tax purposes or to avoid paying care home fees? Here are a few things that should be considered before making that decision.
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Arranging Contact with the Children over Christmas
For most parents, arranging contact with the children over the Christmas period can be a very simple process. Unfortunately, however, in some cases, this is not so simple with both parents unable to agree to suitable times and dates.
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Purchasing Retirement Properties?
We are looking to downsize to a Retirement Flat as we are thinking of putting our property on the market in the New Year. Although we are looking forward to having the family over for one last Christmas, is there anything we can do in advance to prepare for this change?
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The Right to Roam
The Countryside & Rights of Way Act 2000 (CROW) was enacted so that the members of the general public have the Right to Roam.
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No Fault Divorce – An Update
The need for a no-fault divorce has recently hit the headlines. With the failed attempt by Mrs Tina Owens to divorce her husband, and more recently the Ministry of Justice having started a public consultation on options for changing the divorce process.
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First Time Buyers and the Conveyancing Process
Buying your first home is such an exciting time but can also be very daunting as you enter the unknown of the conveyancing process!
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Inheritance Tax – Deed of Variation
My Mother has excluded my Sister from her Will leaving everything to me. I don’t think it’s fair, is there anything I can do about this and if so, are there any inheritance tax consequences for me?
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Hot and Bothered Dealing with Holiday and Sickness Absence?
Dealing with holiday and sickness absence can prove a challenge, whether your business is large or small. Having clear terms and guidance to actively and consistently oversee the management processes can greatly assist in this undertaking.
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Mrs Owens – The Wife Who Is Not Allowed A Divorce
A recent Judgment in the UK Supreme Court has refused to allow Mrs Tini Owens the right to divorce her husband. Whilst the case concerning Mrs Owens is very rare, it does highlight one of several current legal problems when getting divorced in England and Wales.
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Grant of Probate Explained
My Mother has died and she has a bungalow and some savings. I have been told that I need a Grant of Probate. Please, can you explain what this involves and if this is correct?
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