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Dec 2023
With the new, simpler ‘no-fault’ divorce law now in effect, experts are warning of an increased risk of financial difficulties in retirement Insurer and pension provider Aviva has carried out research which suggests that as couples take advantage of an easier route to divorce, they may not take the time to properly value pensions and…
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Nov 2023
For those dealing with someone’s estate after their death, the Inheritance Tax bill can come as a nasty shock. It needs to be paid before a Grant of Probate or Letters of Administration is applied for, which can sometimes create difficulties. The current Inheritance Tax threshold is £325,000, meaning that where more than this sum…
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Nov 2023
In the recent case of Pinewood Technologies Asia Pacific Ltd v Pinewood Technologies PLC [2023] EWHC 2506 (TCC) the High Court held that an exclusion clause in an agreement between the parties did not amount to written standard terms of business and therefore was not subject to the reasonableness test under Unfair Contract Terms Act…
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Nov 2023
Unmarried couples have far fewer rights than married couples, which can result in difficulties if you separate. A cohabitation agreement helps to ensure that you start a relationship on an open and honest footing, knowing that you will have the financial certainty that you need, should anything happen. A cohabitation agreement can also reduce the…
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Nov 2023
If someone has lost the capacity to deal with their own affairs, in certain circumstances it is possible to apply to the Court of Protection so that a statutory Will can be made on their behalf. When an individual has not made a Will or their Will needs updating, a statutory Will enables their estate…
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Nov 2023
If you are separating from your partner, you may want to consider putting a separation agreement in place. This can be useful whether you are married or cohabiting. We look at when this might be a good idea and what the document could contain. When you initially separate, you may need some breathing space in…
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