Articles by ‘James McNeile’

The Government has been warned about seeking to increase Inheritance Tax (IHT) as part of efforts to shore up revenue streams following last month’s EU referendum vote.

The arrival of new fundraising guidance has led to a number of trustees, fearful of the consequences if they don’t meet their obligations, considering quitting their role.

A woman has won a £12million inheritance battle after the High Court ruled that she was the rightful owner of her father’s scrap metal yard.

The Charity Commission has officially launched a consultation, asking for views on how best to implement new powers to issue warnings.

Britons who decide to divorce in later life are being urged to update their wills in an effort to prevent family disputes following an unexpected death.

A Tribunal ruling which ordered a charity to pay a tax bill worth almost a ninth of its annual income has left its chief executive fearing the case’s implications for the charity sector.

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.

The son of a pensioner whose money was ‘stolen by a greedy friend’ has met with a government minister in his bid to get power of attorney laws changed.

We are delighted to announce that Becky Ricards Small, Partner in our Private Client team was nominated for and won ‘Inheritance Tax Planning Lawyer of the Year’ in the Women in Law Awards.

A group of wildlife charities locked in a long-running inheritance dispute have won permission to appeal to the Supreme Court.

UK charities are failing to embrace the benefits of collaboration and joint ventures, according to a new study.

Proposals to increase probate fees – which would see some estates having to pay up to £20,000 – continue to cause immense controversy.