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Are you ready for the IR35 changes in April?

March 11, 2020
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In the South West small companies make a huge contribution to the Region’s economy. There has been much criticism of the IR35 reforms due to take effect on 6 April 2020. How will the reforms affect business and contractors? The IR35 rules themselves have not significantly changed but
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Update on the Intestacy Rules

February 18, 2020
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If you die without a valid Will you are described as having died Intestate and the Intestacy Rules will come into effect which set out an order of entitlement of relatives who will receive all or part of your estate. The government has now announced a change to the Rules which will af
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Divorce Day

February 10, 2020
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It came to my attention that 6th January was “Divorce Day” and coincidentally I was writing this article. Sadly some people will have decided to separate after Christmas. The ONS reveal that divorce rates are falling but still 4 in 10 marriages end. Looking back over the last 20 years
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Realities of Obtaining Probate

January 16, 2020
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Obtaining probate is not a quick process. It will normally take twelve months to administer an estate, depending upon the complexity and value of the estate. However, current delays at HMRC and the probate registry mean that the process is taking even longer and several months can be
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Solicitors for the Elderly

December 13, 2019
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Solicitors for the Elderly (SFE) is a national association of independent lawyers who specialise in what is known as older client law: making a will; tax planning and protecting assets; trusts; probate; living wills; powers of attorney; Court of Protection; paying for care; NHS contin
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Purchasing your rented home through the Right to Buy Scheme

December 13, 2019
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Council and Housing Association tenants may have the right to buy their property from the landlord at a discounted price. There is strict eligibility criteria and further information can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/right-to-buy-buying-your-council-home If a tenant is eligible th
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DID YOU KNOW?

November 08, 2019
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It has been announced that refunds are due to more than 80,000 people who have had deputies appointed for them by the Court of Protection during the period 1st April 2008 and 31st March 2015. It is believed there is £20 million in total due to be refunded. On average each qualifying p
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Two Important Employment Law Updates on the Horizon for April 2020

November 05, 2019
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Parental Bereavement Leave: In April 2020, a number of changes are due to come into force which will have an impact on all businesses. For example, there will be in force Parental Bereavement Leave and Pay and changes to IR35 legislation. The government has confirmed that it will be i
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