News for Individuals
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Anglia Asbestos Disease Support Group (AADSG) is celebrating its eighth anniversary today. The group supports patients who are suffering from an asbestos-related disease, as well as their carers and families....
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I have inherited a legal ownership (nue?) from my Dad in a French property (actually held in an SCI if that makes any difference). My step mother has the usufruit...
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Millions of couples across the UK are choosing to forego marriage and live as cohabiting couples. However, without proper estate planning, they could be putting their finances at risk. Unlike...
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Question: I am looking to buy and renovate a French property. Is there anything I need to know regarding local planning rules? Many buyers have big plans for their new...
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Preparing a Will is a vital aspect of estate planning, and for UK residents who own a holiday home in France, seeking professional advice from a solicitor in England and...
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In the unfortunate event that someone dies without leaving a valid Will, the rules of intestacy come into play to determine how their estate will be distributed. In England and...
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A Cobden-Ramsay Order, which is colloquially known as a ‘Put Up or Shut Up’ Order, is a useful tool in a personal representative’s (i.e. an executor or administrator) arsenal when...
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The Party Wall Act 1996 (“PWA”) is a crucial piece of legislation designed to regulate building works that may affect shared walls or structures between adjoining properties. Enacted in 1996,...
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We are one of the most generous countries when it comes to charitable giving, with a strong tradition of volunteering and raising money for a good cause. Charities support our...
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Business Relief is one of the most valuable reliefs available for reducing your Inheritance Tax liability. The relief can reduce the charge to Inheritance Tax by 50% and even 100%...
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Question: In 2004, we and another couple made a cash purchase of a French property as a second home. We now wish to buy out our friends. Each couple agreed...
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For some the festive season can be one full of excitement and looking forward to much-needed quality time with family and friends, for others, it may be a particularly stressful...
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