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Royds Withy King’s Private Wealth recognised as one of the 2019 eprivateclient Top Law Firms
Posted by James McNeile, Partner
We are delighted to announce our firm has been named as a leading private wealth law firm in the UK by leading industry publication, eprivateclient. The online publication, which provides the latest legal news, analysis and trends, surveys over 140 …
OTS publishes its first report into review of Inheritance Tax
Posted by James McNeile, Partner
The Office of Tax Simplification recently published the first part of a long awaited report on its review of the administrative and broader technical aspects of Inheritance Tax.
Introduction to the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA)
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Healing our divided society: Brexit Britain
Posted by James McNeile, Partner
In June 2016, the United Kingdom voted by a 52 to 48 percent to leave the European Union. The impact of the vote on the UK continues to be a contentious subject. The result exposed the social divisions across age groups, by location, and economic class at the heart of modern day Britain.
South East bears the brunt of Inheritance Tax
Posted by James McNeile, Partner
A television cameraman has been left with a £230,000 court bill after losing a five-year legal battle with his ex-girlfriend.
What Brexit means for private individuals
Posted by James McNeile, Partner
It is too early to say what impacts there will be on private clients but the setting of tax policy has always remained with national governments (other than VAT), and even on the harmonisation of European succession law England and Wales have retained independence so changes may not be as extensive as for companies.
Autumn Statement – a private client summary
Posted by James McNeile, Partner
In contrast to July’s Budget, the Autumn Statement contains very little in relation to personal taxation. Of particular note are the following points:
What’s in the Budget?
Posted by James McNeile, Partner
The first Tory Budget in nearly 20 years is set to have a significant impact on many sections of society.
Why it’s important to have a clearly drafted Will
Posted by James McNeile, Partner
Fiona Feggetter discusses the importance of having a clearly drafted Will and a letter of wishes to reduce the likelihood of beneficiaries contesting the contents as has happened to the estate of the late actor and comedian Robin Williams.
Withy King’s Private Client team launches new company and welcomes five new recruits
Posted by James McNeile, Partner
A new trust company has been launched by law firm, Withy King, to act as executors of Wills and trustees of trusts as well as to manage the financial, property, social and welfare affairs of vulnerable children and adults unable …