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What Happens to Assets Sold or Transferred Before Divorce?
When couples separate, disagreements often arise about money and assets. This can be particularly complicated where trusts or recently sold or transferred assets are involved.
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Loans to Employees and Directors in the UK: Rules, Risks, and Best Practices
Offering loans to employees or directors can be a valuable tool for businesses and can help to retain talent, support personal needs, or fund business-related expenses.
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Boundary Disputes: Why Acting Early Can Prevent Costly Legal Battles
A recent case in Dorset made national headlines. A 77-year-old homeowner became embroiled in a legal battle with her neighbour over a strip of land that was barely a foot wide.
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Family Investment Companies – A Brief Overview
A Family Investment Company (FIC) is typically a UK-based private company whose shareholders are usually family members.
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Invalid Section 25 Notice: Why Service Still Matters
A recent High Court decision in Lamba (t/a Smart Move Residential Sale and Lettings) v Enfield LBC is a useful reminder that how a notice is served can be just as important as what it says.
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When Cows Attack: A Cornish Farmers Prosecution and the Legal Risks for Landowners
A recent prosecution of a Cornwall farmer highlights the serious legal and financial risks landowners…
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How Long Does It Take To Obtain A Grant?
The length of time it takes to obtain a Grant of Probate/Letters of Administration depends largely on the type of estate and the application process required.
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Is Now The Time To Review Farm and Business Succession Plans
Proposed changes to inheritance tax reliefs have been widely discussed over the past year, particularly within farming and business communities
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Cannot Agree on a Child’s School? Legal Options For Separated Parents
It is very common for there to be disagreements about which school a child should go to when parents separate. Understandably this can be very stressful for parents and children.
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Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill: How It Could Affect Your Property Sale or Purchase
Last week Prime Minister Kier Starmer announced the draft Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill. This proposal will have a fundamental impact on homeownership for leaseholders across England and Wales. But how will it affect you buying or selling a property, particularly a flat?.
