Private Client

• Gum Chewers and Caravanners Bear Brunt of Shock Tax Rises

  • Posted1 April 2008

  In a late addition to the Finance Bill, Chancellor Alistair Darling has proposed two new taxes, both said to be based on a desire to have a ‘greener and healthier’...

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• Duties of Mortgage Lenders

  • Posted12 February 2008

  The news that home repossessions are rising is not welcome in any quarter, but nor is it surprising. Many homeowners are facing difficulty making repayments on their mortgages and even...

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• quote to modify

  • Posted27 December 2007

  Says <>, “Whatever action you do take, make sure you take good professional advice. In particular, it is essential to have a proper will drafted. We can do this and...

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• Mental Capacity Code of Practice

  • Posted19 December 2007

  In April 2007 the Department of Health introduced a new Mental Capacity Advocate service. At the same time, a new code of practice was introduced which makes it clear...

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• Failure to Act Causes Loss of Claim

  • Posted17 August 2007

  A recent case illustrates the point that where a personal injury claim is anticipated, it is important to commence the claim promptly and not to adopt a ‘wait and see’...

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• Mental Capacity – The Law

  • Posted16 May 2007

  Mental capacity has always been something of a problem area of the law. The aim of the Mental Capacity Act 2005, which became fully operational in October 2007, is...

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