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Tax implications of the new government
Inheritance Tax, VAT and CGT changes required by the Con-Lib coalition government
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Making a will – your New Year’s resolution for 2010!
Make getting your personal affairs in order one of your New Year's resolutions.
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Lexcel Award puts Rutherfords in top 5% of solicitors
Rutherfords celebrates quality 'Oscar' with Lexcel Award for 6th year running.
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Inheritance tax needs careful planning
Nothing in life is certain except death and taxes. For many, inheritance tax is the most controversial - if your estate is valued above the inheritance tax threshold, it will be subject to 40% tax.
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Inheritance tax - 2009 Budget update
An update on changes announced in the 2009 Budget relating to inheritance tax and the inheritance tax threshold.
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Powers of attorney - acting on behalf of another
Answering some frequently asked questions on power of attorney, enduring power of attorney and lasting power of attorney.
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Increased legacies on intestacy
The amount of statutory legacies paid to a surviving spouse or civil partner on distribution of estates without a will ('intestacy') changed from 1st February 2009.
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Why it pays to be married for inheritance tax planning
The inheritance tax threshold for married couples and civil partnerships has been doubled.
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