http://www.bllaw.co.uk/ The latest Wills, probate and tax news from Blake Lapthorn en Thu, 17 May 2012 03:10:52 GMT @copyright Blake Lapthorn 0 http://www.bllaw.co.uk http://www.bllaw.co.uk/images/templateimages/bl-logo.gif Our Succession and Tax team looks at how, from 6 April 2012, people who leave at least 10% of their net estate to charity can pay a reduced rate of Inheritance Tax. http://www.bllaw.co.uk/services_for_individuals/wills,_probate_and_tax/news_and_updates/reduce_inheritance_tax.aspx http://www.bllaw.co.uk/services_for_individuals/wills,_probate_and_tax/news_and_updates/reduce_inheritance_tax.aspx Wed, 09 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT In this issue about owner managed and family businesses: protecting the business in the event of relationship breakdown, succession and inheritance planning, dealing with accidents and loss of mental capacity. http://www.bllaw.co.uk/services_for_individuals/wills,_probate_and_tax/news_and_updates/private_client_issues_mar_12.aspx http://www.bllaw.co.uk/services_for_individuals/wills,_probate_and_tax/news_and_updates/private_client_issues_mar_12.aspx Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Our Wills, Probate and Tax team looks at the Law Commission report on the law of intestacy and family provision claims on death. http://www.bllaw.co.uk/services_for_individuals/wills,_probate_and_tax/news_and_updates/intestacy_reforms.aspx http://www.bllaw.co.uk/services_for_individuals/wills,_probate_and_tax/news_and_updates/intestacy_reforms.aspx Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT Our Wills Probate and Tax team considers the question frequently asked by couples worried that, if one of them dies and the survivor of them needs to go into care, they would have to sell their house to pay for care home fees. http://www.bllaw.co.uk/services_for_individuals/wills,_probate_and_tax/news_and_updates/using_home_to_pay_care_fees.aspx http://www.bllaw.co.uk/services_for_individuals/wills,_probate_and_tax/news_and_updates/using_home_to_pay_care_fees.aspx Thu, 24 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Our Wills Probate and Tax team revisits a number of cases that underline the fact that anyone intending to leave the UK should take advice on their own individual circumstances. http://www.bllaw.co.uk/services_for_individuals/wills,_probate_and_tax/news_and_updates/tax_and_emigration.aspx http://www.bllaw.co.uk/services_for_individuals/wills,_probate_and_tax/news_and_updates/tax_and_emigration.aspx Tue, 08 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Blake Lapthorn continues its investment in success by announcing seven promotions to senior solicitor and equivalent positions across the firm. http://www.bllaw.co.uk/newsroom/press_releases/promotions_november_2011.aspx http://www.bllaw.co.uk/newsroom/press_releases/promotions_november_2011.aspx Tue, 01 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Our Wills, Probate and Tax team considers what to do if someone related to you, or perhaps a close friend, is becoming unable to manage their financial affairs or to deal with their domestic finances? http://www.bllaw.co.uk/services_for_individuals/wills,_probate_and_tax/news_and_updates/incapacity_and_finances.aspx http://www.bllaw.co.uk/services_for_individuals/wills,_probate_and_tax/news_and_updates/incapacity_and_finances.aspx Wed, 19 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT Blake Lapthorn signs a three-year sponsorship agreement that reflects the firm's continued commitment to the Winchester area and the local community that it serves. http://www.bllaw.co.uk/newsroom/press_releases/theatre_royal_winchester_deal.aspx http://www.bllaw.co.uk/newsroom/press_releases/theatre_royal_winchester_deal.aspx Tue, 11 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT Our Succession and Tax team highlights the SFE's fears that people are being put at risk of being cheated by salesmen offering to write their Wills, but who are not qualified, trained or insured to do so. http://www.bllaw.co.uk/services_for_individuals/wills,_probate_and_tax/news_and_updates/will_writing_regulation.aspx http://www.bllaw.co.uk/services_for_individuals/wills,_probate_and_tax/news_and_updates/will_writing_regulation.aspx Tue, 02 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT Blake Lapthorn announces that Rachel Brooks, head of its Private Client Services group, has been appointed as chairman of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners, Central Southern Branch. http://www.bllaw.co.uk/services_for_individuals/wills,_probate_and_tax/news_and_updates/step_appointment.aspx http://www.bllaw.co.uk/services_for_individuals/wills,_probate_and_tax/news_and_updates/step_appointment.aspx Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT