Increase in inheritance tax receipts
HMRC have issued figures this week that confirm that inheritance tax (IHT) receipts increased steadily…
January 26, 2016 By Ian Newcombe
Autumn Statement: deeds of variation
Ian Newcombe, partner in our private client team in Exeter, discuses how the recent Autumn…
December 3, 2015 By Ian Newcombe
Missing persons – presumption of death
The disappearance of a member of a family is traumatic and upsetting enough for the…
September 23, 2015 By Ian Newcombe
Attorneys beware
The recent case of Re VH v. DH which was decided by the Court of…
September 23, 2015 By Ian Newcombe
New Inheritance Tax exemption on the way?
In the current climate where tax planning and tax reliefs generally appear to be coming…
September 23, 2015 By Ian Newcombe
Inheritance tax revenue increases
The latest statistics on Inheritance tax (IHT) released by HMRC show a noticeable increase in…
September 23, 2015 By Stephens Scown
Inheritance tax: how much can you give away?
The rules on Inheritance tax are complex, but there are a whole set of circumstances in…
September 23, 2015 By Stephens Scown
Review of the Supervision of Court Appointed Deputies
The Public Guardian has recently reported to Parliament on the review of the supervision of…
September 23, 2015 By Stephens Scown
Disappearing Trusts
Figures issued by HMRC show that the number of self-assessment returns submitted by trusts for…
September 23, 2015 By Ian Newcombe
Have a plan! What happens if you can no longer manage your affairs?
Most people are aware of the importance of making a valid Will to ensure that…
September 23, 2015 By Stephens Scown
New head of private client for Cornwall
Stephens Scown has created a new head of private client role, as its client base grows…
March 23, 2015 By Stephens Scown
Inheritance tax avoidance in spotlight after Budget
One of the key announcements in George Osborne’s sixth Budget as Chancellor is a commitment…
March 18, 2015 By Stephens Scown