The High Court has settled a dispute between two brothers and their sister over their father’s will. The claim concerned the estate of a Mr Evans who died in 2019. He was survived by his wife, who suffered from motor neurone disease.
Number of families caught by inheritance tax ‘lowest since 2009’
The number of families having to pay inheritance tax (IHT) has fallen for the first time since 2009, according to the latest figures. Inheritance tax is set at 40% and becomes payable once the tax-free threshold of £325,000 has been passed. There is no tax liability
Gift or loan – father in dispute with son over house purchase
The High Court has settled a dispute between a father and son over whether money was ‘loaned or gifted’ to buy a home. The father had been a successful builder and property developer who owned numerous residential properties. He and his son had been directors of a building company which owned a commercial property; the son also owned several other properties transferred to him by the father at an undervalue.
Court corrects ‘unintended windfall’ error in man’s will
The High Court has corrected a clerical error in a man’s will that would have given his nephews and nieces an unintended windfall.
New building sites to help housing market recover after Covid-19
The government’s housing agency, Homes England, has acquired 19 sites across the country that will be used to build 5,000 new homes.
Widow in husband’s unlawful killing case wins right to inherit
A woman who caused her husband’s death through careless driving has won the right to inherit his estate.
1 in 4 pregnant women ‘facing discrimination at work’ during Covid
One in four pregnant women have faced discrimination at work during the coronavirus outbreak, according to a survey carried out by the TUC.
Homes England provides new guide to Help to Buy scheme
Homes England has issued a new updated guide to the Help to Buy equity loan scheme, which has helped thousands of people get on to the property ladder. These are some of the main points covered…
Company director’s dismissal ‘was due to marital discrimination’
A director who was dismissed from her job while divorcing her husband, a director at the same company, was a victim of marital discrimination. That was the decision of the Employment Tribunal in an unusual case
Coronavirus and Contact Arrangements for Children of Separated Parents
Family Law Solicitor Michele Noy clarifies the shared custody position during Covid-19. Despite some initial confusion the Government has made clear that children of parents who are separated can move between households during the coronavirus restrictions. However, parents should be mindful of their own particular circumstances