Prepare for Payslip Changes
New legislation comes into force from 6 April 2019 which requires all employers to (a) provide payslips to all workers and (b) show hours on [Read more]
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Inheritance Tax Myths and Misconceptions
Inheritance Tax Myths and Misconceptions The UK’s Inheritance Tax (“IHT”) is an often difficult to navigate minefield littered with misconceptions and misunderstandings. Here are 10 [Read more]
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How do I reduce the risks of my Will being contested?
This is an extremely emotive, usually case-specific, subject and this article is aimed at being a brief overview of the subject. Anyone making a Will (known [Read more]
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Landlord and Tenant Update
Obtaining possession of a property after 1 October 2018, the Transitional Provisions of the Deregulation Act 2015 and the new role of Local Authorities Following [Read more]
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An increase in Probate fees: to be, or not to be? Act II
For those keen readers of the Leonard Gray “News & Downloads” section of the website you may recall my article from May 2017, “An increase in [Read more]
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Deputyship Orders: Don’t delay your LPA!
Many people put off making a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) due to a number of reasons. These can include the cost, hoping that illness [Read more]
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Who should I appoint as my Executor and what will they do?
“Who should I appoint as my Executor?” This is a very common question that I am asked by clients making their Wills and also by [Read more]
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When a Freehold Claim Goes Flat
The majority of flat owners in England and Wales have a legal right to club together with their fellow tenants to purchase the freehold interest [Read more]
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Guide to Buying the Freehold of Your Flat
Understand the legal process, the required experts and the costs you will need to cover when buying the freehold of your flat.
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Guide to Buying a New Build Home
Understand the legal process, the issues to bear in mind and what to expect from your conveyancer when buying a New Build Home.