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Non-taxable trusts can now register as required by new rules, and the deadline for registration has been set.

UK citizens owning property in European countries like Spain, Italy, or France face complex succession laws that differ significantly from British inheritance rules. Many European jurisdictions enforce mandatory inheritance portions for relatives that cannot be easily overridden, potentially conflicting with your intended estate distribution. Understanding these forced heirship rules and creating jurisdiction-specific wills becomes essential for ensuring your overseas assets pass to your chosen beneficiarie

Li Quan and Stuart Bray worked tirelessly during their marriage to protect the Chinese Tigers.

Discretionary trustees should consider whether it would be advantageous to distribute trust income that has arisen more than five years before the next inheritance tax ten year anniversary of their trust.

Trustees are responsible for controlling the management and administration of charities and therefore carry out a vital role.

The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority has issued its proposed Statement of Guidance for Regulated Mutual Funds.

Alternative project finance continues to remain a popular route to commercial fundraising, particularly in the UK commercial property development industry.

The transition to employee ownership came about when the owner, Stuart Hutton, was considering his succession options.

For owners of SME businesses looking to realise the value that they have built up in the Company over many years, there were traditionally two option...

The FCA defined the markets in respect of which the investigation was to be undertaken in the following manner.

The high-profile case of Sir Ranulph Fiennes has sparked debate about the legal boundaries of Lasting Powers of Attorney and deprivation of liberty safeguards. When does an attorney's authority end, and what role does the Court of Protection play in resolving disputes over care arrangements for vulnerable individuals? This case highlights critical questions that affect anyone involved in making or acting under health and welfare decisions for incapacitated relatives.

Six year battle confirms that human rights is a legitimate charitable objective

At best, a tax avoidance scheme works. At second best, it doesn't work, but you end up no worse off for having tried. At worst, you end up far worse off than if you had never got involved.

In the latest development in the drive for transparency, the UK Government has published the Register of Overseas Entities (Protection and Trusts) (Amendment) Regulations 2025.

The first and second phases were introduced in October 2022 and June 2023 respectively. We have included below summaries of the main changes...

It is common knowledge that trusts are ideal wealth planning structures for families as they allow the settlor to assign the economic value of assets to family members while reserving control...

The UK government has introduced significant amendments to both the Register of Overseas Entities and Trust Registration Service regimes, affecting how trust information is accessed and who must register.