Tax and Estate Planning Publications
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.
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.
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.
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'.
26 March 2009
This is the latest edition of ALQ.
It includes the latest news on the areas around Landlord and Tenant; Property; Tax and Environment.
03 March 2009
Details of our Estate Planning Healthcheck service - an opportunity to take stock of all your tax and estate planning issues.
02 March 2009
Details of our Company Estate Planning Healthcheck service - a review of a company's key individuals' estate planning.
10 March 2007
This issue of Agricultural Law Quarterly on which we focus on inheritance tax and farmhouses, included are questions and answers on common situations, which we hope you will find of use.