Ten things to consider upon separation
Angie Driver
Breaking up with a partner can be one of the most difficult experiences one can go through. Whether it's a mutual decision or one-sided, the process of untangling your life from someone else's can be painful. In this blog, we explore the top ten things to consider when separating from a partner.
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Wedding bells and planning for the future
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Anna O'Mara
- 22 May 2023
- Law Blog
- Wills, Trusts & Probate
Anna O'Mara
Planning a wedding and party can be very exciting, however when planning a future together, couples should also review plans for their estates. It is not the most romantic concept to consider, but it is perhaps one of the most important issues to deal with in the lead up to a marriage or civil partnership.
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Spring Budget 2023 - Capital Gains Tax Changes
Lisa Churchill
Spring Budget 2023 brought a whole host of changes to the treatment of Capital Gains Tax (“CGT”). While the Government reduced the CGT allowance from £12,300 to £6,000, with a further reduction in 2024, they were generous in their treatment of CGT on separation and divorce.
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Suspension of Public Sector Pensions CEVs – what this means for you
Following a decision to make changes to public sector pension schemes, HM Treasury has instructed that all public sector pension schemes are to suspend providing cash equivalent values. This is to enable to Government Actuary’s Department to review the factors considered in calculating a cash equivalent value.
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New Estate Planning Partner Joins The Firm
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Sarah Steel
- 26 Apr 2023
- Firm News
- Wills, Trusts & Probate
Sarah Steel
Sarah Steel joins the firm as a Partner in the Wills, Trusts & Probate department in Boston this month. Experienced solicitor Sarah deals with wills, inheritance tax planning, asset preservation, powers of attorney and elderly client matters, including complicated probate work involving farms, businesses and high value estates.
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Skilled Advocate and Negotiator Joins Our Specialist Family Law Team in Northampton
We welcome solicitor Lisa Churchill to our Northampton matrimonial team this month. She joins the team to deal with divorce and separation cases and contentious child arrangements matters.
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