05 January 2010
Since the changes to inheritance tax in 2006, advisors have been talking about the advantages of using family partnerships
(FPs) as an alternative. FPs are seen to offer many of the same features as trusts, but (crucially) without an immediate 20% inheritance tax charge on their creation. However, few FPs have actually been created. The purpose of this briefing is to give a candid view of the benefits and pitfalls of FPs.
02 December 2009
This note gives an overview of what "Pre-Nups" are, and the practicalities involved in obtaining one.
16 November 2009
The latest edition of our Private Client Briefing looks at penalties for executors, investing in green energy, disposing of assets held in more than one country and planning permission.
13 July 2009
Details of our Family Law team.
03 July 2009
In a groundbreaking judgment from the Court of Appeal on 2 July 2009, the terms of a German pre-nuptial contract have been upheld, dramatically reducing the divorce settlement of the husband of a multi-millionairess. Pre-nups now carry far greater weight than they have done in the past.
12 June 2009
The rules relating to media access in the family courts changed on 27 April 2009. Ashley Palminteri outlines the relevance and impact of this, in his recent article published in Legal Week.
23 April 2009
There are a range of different ways in which a financial settlement can be reached between a couple on the breakdown of their marriage. The options range from the least legal involvement through to full use of the court process.
26 March 2009
This is spring edition of Private Client Briefing which includes the latest news on 'Gifts out of income' and 'Post-nuptial Agreements'.
12 March 2009
This briefing explains Pension sharing, which is a method of dividing pensions as part of a financial settlement in divorce proceedings.
07 March 2009
This briefing looks at the legal position on the arrangements for children when their parents separate.
06 March 2009
This briefing provides information about the legal rights of unmarried couples who are separating.
04 March 2009
This briefing provides information to married couples who are divorcing and civil partners wishing to dissolve their partnership.
02 March 2009
Divorce is not the only option when problems arise in a marriage, there may be alternatives.
24 February 2009
This briefing set out how the divorce process works.