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Preston Legal
Private Client Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of Jersey, check out our comparative guides section to compare across multiple countries
Carey Olsen
Jersey's rules on the collateral succession of Jersey immovable property are about to undergo a major change as a result of the decision of the States of Jersey on 7 February 2024...
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Withers LLP
Forward-looking family businesses have demonstrated remarkable resilience around the world, empowering them to weather market volatility and commercial shifts.
W Legal
The Ministry of Justice (‘the MoJ') released their consultation paper on 15 December 2023 (‘the Paper'), challenging the current system surrounding Wills and igniting a pivotal discussion...
Thomson Snell & Passmore
The Building Safety Act 2022 (the act) came into force last summer. The act attempts to tackle some of the safety issues in high-rise buildings, following the Grenfell disaster in 2017.
Blaser Mills
In today's fast-paced world, it's easy to put off important tasks, and writing a Will is often one of them.
Weightmans
It is important the financial arrangements arising from a previous remarriage are resolved before a party remarries.
Gunnercooke
One of the most frequent questions we are asked about when clients approach us considering to make a Spanish Will, is whether Spanish law and Spanish Tax rules will apply to their assets...
DMH Stallard
The once lawful practice of remotely witnessing Wills, a measure introduced amidst the coronavirus pandemic, is to be removed due to a surge in contentious inheritance disputes...
Lanyon Bowdler
Welcome to The Legal Lounge, where you'll hear from Amanda and her team of lawyers from Lanyon Bowdler Solicitors talking about many aspects of law in England and Wales.
Lanyon Bowdler
The short answer is no. However, there are a range of options available in order to mitigate the risk of family members making a claim against...
Thomson Snell & Passmore
In 2021 it was estimated that one third of UK families were ‘blended', meaning the family contains a combination of parents, new partners and / or children from the old and new relationships.
Herrington Carmichael
When couples begin to think about taking the next step in their relationship, they will often choose to start living together. This is an exciting time for many couples and their families...
Wrigleys Solicitors
Potential changes to Business Property Relief and Agricultural Property Relief. In anticipation of a general election at some point in 2024, inheritance tax (IHT)...
Gorvins Solicitors
Contesting Wills and entering into family disputes following the death of a loved one is not as uncommon as you'd think, particularly where the subject of that dispute is the deceased loved one's wishes.
Ellisons Legal
On 1 February 2024, the Justice Department announced that it was not extending pandemic-era temporary legislation (which took effect from 31 January 2020)...
Weightmans
Judges sitting in the courts of England and Wales follow the law made by parliament and what is referred to as ‘common law' which is a reference to legal principles that have developed over time in the cases heard in court.
Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP
Crofting is a complex area of law and questions often arise about succession planning and the transfer of tenanted crofts on the death of the crofter. Prompt attention must be given to how to deal...
Burges Salmon
Before challenging the validity of a will, many factors need to be considered. However, the recent decision in James v Scudamore [2023] EWHC 996 (Ch) highlights the importance of prompt action...
Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP
Farms run as a family business tend to follow a partnership structure. However there is often a reluctance to commit the terms of the partnership to paper or else to keep...
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