Blake Lapthorn solicitors' Succession and Tax team has compiled a list of news, articles and press releases for you. Alternatively, you can view articles and updates published prior to those listed here.

firm named one of Private Client Practitioner's Top 25 law firms 2012

17 May 2012

Blake Lapthorn has been named one of Top 25 law firms 2012 by Private Client Practitioner, who recently completed a survey of approximately 125 law firms operating in the private client sector in the UK.

how to reduce your Inheritance Tax liability

09 May 2012

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.

private client issues, vol 15 - March

23 Mar 2012

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.

intestacy and family provision claims on death

04 Jan 2012

Our Wills, Probate and Tax team looks at the Law Commission report on the law of intestacy and family provision claims on death.

should I give my home to my children?

24 Nov 2011

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.

In addition, you may wish to view previous editions of our regular newsletter, private client issues.

For further information or to talk to someone about a specific matter, please contact a team member in the office nearest you:

Rachel Brooks, partner and head of Private Client Services group in our Portsmouth office, on 023 9228 2714 or at rachel.brooks@bllaw.co.uk.

James Antoniou, partner in our Oxford office, on 01865 254286 or at james.antoniou@bllaw.co.uk.

Fiona Fox, solicitor in our Southampton and Portsmouth offices, on 023 8085 7282 / 023 9228 2748 or at fiona.fox@bllaw.co.uk.

Douglas Smith, partner in our London office, on 020 7814 5438 or at douglas.smith@bllaw.co.uk.

Alternatively, email our general enquiries helpdesk on privateclientinfo@bllaw.co.uk.