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May 6, 2026

Are the inheritance tax changes to pensions silently re...

The October 2024 Budget announced significant changes to the way that pension funds are treated on death. Currently, if an individual...
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March 19, 2026

Conflict-driven relocation: UK tax risks

The current situation in the Middle East has prompted many internationally mobile families, particularly those with UAE-UK connections to...
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March 12, 2026

Stevens & Bolton sponsors Trusts in Litigation 2026...

Stevens & Bolton is proud to sponsor the Trusts in Litigation Conference 2026, taking place from 18–20 March at the Pestana Palace in...
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February 9, 2026

The House of Lords hasn't pulled any punches in their r...

I’ve now found some time to have a proper look at the 100+ page House of Lords Economic Affairs Finance Bill Sub-Committee report on the...
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January 28, 2026

Supporting executors at every stage: The difference ski...

The story of Bob Maddams (who has spent three difficult years trying to administer his late brother’s estate) shows just how quickly a...
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December 19, 2025

Family Protection Trusts: A Costly Mistake for Homeowne...

I’m increasingly seeing the fallout from so-called “family protection trusts” and in fact I’m currently dealing with two such cases....
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November 18, 2025

“Ruling from the grave?” High Court orders trustee ...

The High Court has handed down its judgment on the removal of trustees in a dispute over the administration of a discretionary trust...
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September 15, 2025

Is "LAT" common? The rise in couples who choose to "liv...

In keeping with the ever increasing diversity of families, family life, marriages and cohabiting couples - there is an emerging trend of...
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