LawSkills Articles

These regulations update which estates are excepted from the need to provide a full IHT account (the IHT 400) on a person’s death.

Much has appeared in the tax press about the lack of multiple dwelling relief for Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) and ancillary dwellings. It is quite ironic therefore that a recent main residence relief case for Capital Gains Tax (CGT) has allowed [...]

Klaus Schwab of the World Economic Forum suggests we have already entered the Fourth Industrial Revolution. How do we lawyers thrive in such an era?

Gill Steel, from LawSkills, reviews the book Mapping Legal Innovation – Trends & Perspectives – by Antoine Masson and Gavin Robinson.

In UK probate cases where the deceased also had assets in Spain, there are particular aspects that need to be carefully considered.

The ‘magic bullet’ of the cap on care costs is unlikely to have a significant impact on individuals who need care.

Unless there is a compelling reason for trustees to be enabled to act by a majority, which should be rare, the default position should apply- trustees acting unanimously.

Now with the wonders of the internet, we can present to you a 10 module Probate course to download and work through at your own pace.

As the population ages, there is an increase in the number of women experiencing menopause whilst in the workplace, and there is a growing awareness that firms could do more to support them.

Taking some time away from the daily pressures to reflect on how your firm should be financed will probably help you to avoid more serious problems later.