In this article, we explore essential strategies, from lifetime gifting and Wills to the importance of Powers of Attorney and Legal Rights planning. By considering these elements now, you can protect your family’s legacy and help avoid unnecessary tax liabilities down the road.
Changes announced in the 2024 Autumn Budget will bring significant restrictions to Inheritance Tax relief for farmers and landowners. These changes will affect the ability to pass family farms and businesses to the next generation, potentially increasing tax liabilities for those who don’t act before the changes take effect from April 2026. In this article, we show you how to prepare.
This guide explores what ESG might mean, in a practical sense, for commercial property owners/occupiers and investors.
On 26 October 2024, the last day of British Summer Time, the Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023 came into force, introducing a new duty on employers to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace.
Many charities in Scotland have been established for decades, but over time, their Constitutions may become outdated. Charity reorganisation is a crucial step to ensure these charities can continue to fulfil their purposes efficiently in today’s evolving landscape.
Starting your traineeship is an exciting milestone, but it can also feel a bit overwhelming as you adjust to new responsibilities, expectations, and a fast-paced environment. To help you navigate the early days and set yourself up for success, here are five invaluable tips from current second-year trainee, Sophie Nelson.
Trusts can be a useful tool in planning for the future, but their rules and uses are complex and can often be misunderstood. In this insight, we set out the essentials.
With the prorogation of Parliament following announcement of the general election, the Data Protection and Digital Information Bill is not proceeding, despite having already completed the Committee Stage in the House of Lords.