Private Client

• Failure to Disclose Gift Costs £100,000

  • Posted6 May 2015

  A man who received a significant gift from his father before he died but failed to declare it for inclusion on the Inheritance Tax (IHT) return to HM Revenue and...

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• Covenant Over Development Void, Rules Court

  • Posted5 May 2015

  Deeds of covenant over properties have been a frequent source of litigation over the years and a recent case demonstrates the wisdom of taking particular care to understand the scope...

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• Delay in Bringing Claim Costs Couple Let Down by Adviser

  • Posted30 April 2015

  If you have received unsatisfactory investment advice, you should consult a solicitor as soon as you suspect that you have been negligently advised. Failure to do so can lead to...

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• Court Hands House to Ex-Wife of Man Who Failed to Make Full Disclosure of Wealth

  • Posted27 April 2015

  When divorcing, a failure to make a complete and truthful statement of one’s financial circumstances when ordered to do so by the court can prove to be a costly mistake,...

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• When Your Private Residence Is Not Exempt From Tax

  • Posted21 April 2015

  It is generally assumed that any property that you live in as your primary residence will not be subject to a tax on any profit on sale, assuming you own...

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• Court Rejects Inconsistent Planning Decision

  • Posted17 April 2015

  The procedures for obtaining planning permission are a frequent source of delay and dispute, especially where inspectors reject planning applications for reasons that do not seem clear or consistent. ...

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