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This week’s edition of Private Client highlights includes: (1) analysis of Wilkinson (as executor of the estate of John Whewell, deceased) v Kirkham,...
Tax analysis: In British Institute of Technology Ltd v HMRC, the First-tier Tax Tribunal (FTT) refused HMRC’s application to strike out appeals...
Tax analysis: In Krason v HMRC, the First-Tier Tax Tribunal (FTT) cancelled penalties for inaccuracies in relation to a remuneration trust scheme. As...
This Q&A considers whether parties can apply for a stay to allow negotiations to take place before pleadings close, in circumstances where a claim for...
Nature and classification of trusts—the three certaintiesCertaintyIn order for a settlor to create a private express trust the three certainties must...
ProtectorsWhat is a protector?A protector is a person who holds powers under a trust but who is not a trustee. A protector is a person who is...
Preparing the application form PA1P/PA1A for probate or letters of administrationFORTHCOMING CHANGE: The postal application forms PA1P and PA1A for...
Administration actions—personal representatives and the deceased's liabilitiesAn individual may assume obligations, for example in respect of...
Late payment penalties—inheritance taxWhile interest often accrues on overdue tax, the late payment of certain taxes may also attract a penalty. For information on the interest accruing on overdue tax, see Practice Notes: IHT—payment deadlines on death—Interest on IHT and Interest on late paid
If a beneficiary signs a deed of disclaimer of their share of an estate and the estate pays their legal fees, will that count as a PET against their estate?A disclaimer is the refusal of a gift prior to acceptance. The refusal of the gift must take place before the beneficiary accepts any benefit
Glossary—Latin legal termsDespite attempts in recent years to simplify the language used in legal cases, there are still a number of Latin phrases commonly used in personal injury claims. The following Latin phrases are listed in alphabetical order:Latin
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