Tax Implications for Pensions upon Death Major changes to tax charges that apply to benefits paid on the death of someone who was a pension scheme member took effect in April 2015. It is now extremely important that those who are members of pension schemes have a nomination form or letter of wishes in place [...]
As of 6th April 2016, Companies are required to keep a register of ‘people with significant control’, learn more here.
The Role of the Family Consultant Family change is a complex and emotional process few of us are prepared for. It stands to reason that we would want and need some support at such a difficult time. Whilst your lawyer is there for you in terms of legal support, many people find emotional support is [...]
Recent rulings suggest Assessed Costs Should Trump Fixed Costs Personal injury victim claimants who find themselves in the process of a legal dispute could be affected by recent rulings in which it was decided that assessed costs should trump fixed costs where claimants secure more than they had offered to settle for. The Law Gazette [...]
Teddington Property News Magazine – March/April Free Download The latest issue of the popular Teddington Property News magazine was delivered to homes throughout Teddington last week. Lisa Sollors, from Stone Rowe Brewer’s Teddington office, outlines the implications that new Stamp Duty rules will have regarding the purchase of additional properties. The March/April issue also contains [...]
Fixed Cost Fees Could Cost The NHS According to a recent report, the screening of medical negligence cases by lawyers could become an “unaffordable luxury” if fees are too low, meaning more are simply issued. The Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL) has warned that; “Rather than weeding out the claims less likely to succeed, [...]
Estranged Wife Risks Losing Her Home A court case going through the Central London County Court has highlighted once again the difficulties cohabitees face when one partner dies and there is a dispute over their assets. Although Joy Williams had lived with her partner, Norman Martin, for nearly two decades, Mr Martin had never divorced [...]
Non-Domiciled Targeted In Proposed HMRC Law Changes Non-UK domiciled individuals will no doubt wish to look at the draft clauses which were published by HMRC on 2ndFebruary 2016 which will deem long term UK residents to be UK domiciled for the purposes of income and capital gains tax. These deeming provisions are intended to apply [...]
Positive Parenting: Learning From Others Becoming a parent, and bringing your children up well, is possibly the greatest challenge many of us will face in life. Of course, we all make mistakes along the way, especially when most working people have to combine a career with raising a family, but all too often we overlook [...]
Residential and Commercial Property in 2016 The year ahead looks set to be an eventful one for both the residential and commercial property markets, with the Government targeting residential property investors, alongside a desire to build more houses. First time buyers will also remain a priority for the for the industry and policy makers during [...]