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Mehboob Dharamsi Jul 2023

Q&A: Have I set up my children for a tax double-whammy?

A few years ago I gifted my children my house - but now I’m worried I may be leaving them with a large tax bill.
I’m in my 70s and I live alone as my husband passed away in 2015. Shortly after, I decided to gift my house to my children for two reasons. First, I wanted them to benefit from my assets on my passing away, but I also wanted to protect them from paying Inheritance Tax.

Liz Dalgetty Jul 2023

Is your equity release plan stopping you from leaving an inheritance?

When we retire, many of us want to use some of the cash tied up in our home to enjoy life. Whether it’s going on that once-in-a-lifetime holiday or helping family members with a step onto the housing ladder, our reasons for using equity release are varied - but you might also want to watch out if you want to leave an inheritance.

Nicola Conley Jul 2023

Dispelling the myths of cohabiting

It’s a very common misunderstanding that couples that are unmarried have similar rights to those who aren’t - but it’s worth seeking advice on that, particularly if you’re later on in life.

Richard Clapham Jun 2023

Meet the Corporate Commercial Team

Meet our Corporate Commercial team - Richard Clapham

Floris Shoebridge Jun 2023

Did video kill the radio star and will AI kill the “human”?

We have all heard that catchy earworm from the 70’s hit by the Buggles that “video killed the radio star”. Since its release, technology has evolved dramatically to the point where there are now concerns that humans may be replaced in their jobs by computers, but can things be superseded so easily? 

Heather Love Jun 2023

General tips for Employers - The Redundancy process

As a result of the challenging economic climate, many employers are embarking on restructuring and redundancy exercises. Does this apply to you? Perhaps you are closing your business, closing a workplace or there is a reduction in the need for particular employees.

Jenna Hopkins Jun 2023

Wills and blended families: is there a perfect recipe?

It’s true you can't please everyone, but it’s even more difficult for blended families - so when it comes to planning your will, how can you make sure everyone is happy?

Emily MacNiven Jun 2023

Liabilities of a Director

There are many different situations in which a director can be personally liable under English law.  This can be personal liability due to actions relating to health and safety, consumer protection, environmental, employment and bribery/anti-corruption.  Personal liability can also arise in insolvency situations when the directors knowingly or negligently allow the company to carry on trading.  This is known as fraudulent or wrongful trading.

Heather Love May 2023

ACAS launches new mental health guidance for the workplace

Employers are being urged to familiar themselves with new mental health guidance released by ACAS for better wellbeing at work.