Private Client

Attorney's Roles and Responsibilities - Where to Start?

Wednesday, 10 October 2018

Most people are aware that there are two types of Lasting Power of Attorney (LPAs), a Property and Finance LPA and a Health and Welfare LPA.

Attorney's Roles and Responsibilities - Where to Start?

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Brexit - Implications of Leaving the EU for UK Private Clients

Friday, 24 June 2016

Brexit - Leaving the EU will undoubtedly have a significant impact. For private clients, the main concerns will be around property ownership, inheritance, taxation and freedom of movement.

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Could Your Estate Be At Risk From a Claim After Your Death?

Tuesday, 17 May 2016

Recently there has been a lot of publicity surrounding the case of Heather Ilott, who successfully claimed against her mother, Melita's estate after she died.

E-Bundles - What Are the New Rules for Solicitors?

Monday, 21 March 2022

Various work-from-home directives have accelerated the pace of change, both in solicitors' offices and the courts. Service of documents via email, video conferencing and the use of e-bundles have all evolved quickly to adapt to a new working environment.

E-Bundles - What Are the New Rules for Solicitors?

For Richer for Poorer... the Consequences of Divorce

Thursday, 04 June 2015

Over the course of a marriage, financial affairs tend to become entangled for numerous reasons, including one party receiving an inheritance or the couple making differing levels of contributions, both financially and otherwise.

For Richer for Poorer... the Consequences of Divorce

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Free Interactive Workshops - Autumn 2021

Monday, 06 September 2021

Thank you to those of you who have attended our workshops which have been a huge success. It's been great to see so many of you there.

Free Interactive Workshops - Autumn 2021

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Giving Wisely - What Should Attorneys Consider?

Wednesday, 18 March 2020

In 2018/19, the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) recorded a 55% increase in applications to the Court of Protection (COP) to censure or remove attorneys, with improper gift-making and not acting in the donor's best interest being the two main concerns.

Giving Wisely - What Should Attorneys Consider?

How Legally Binding Are Pre-Nuptial Agreements?

Monday, 29 April 2019

You could be forgiven for thinking that if two adults make an agreement before getting married, about what would happen if they divorce in the future, they should be held to that agreement. But you would be wrong to do so.

How Legally Binding Are Pre-Nuptial Agreements?

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Inheritance Tax - Is Radical Reform on the Horizon?

Wednesday, 10 October 2018

Inheritance tax is widely considered to be the most difficult and complex area of tax, both for the general public and for professional advisers.

Inheritance Tax - Is Radical Reform on the Horizon?

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Lasting Powers of Attorney - What Safeguards Should You Consider?

Tuesday, 07 August 2018

The benefits of putting a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) in place are compelling. Without one, there will be no one invested with the formal legal authority to help you if you become unable to manage your own matters.

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Meet Our Personal Injury Team

Thursday, 31 March 2022

We are delighted in this edition of Viewpoint to shine a spotlight on our Personal Injury team - Augustines Injury Law, who are dedicated to dealing with personal injury claims on behalf of our clients.

Meet VWV's Personal Injury Lawyers - Augustines Injury Law

Monday, 21 March 2022

Augustines Injury Law is the personal injury department of VWV, dedicated to dealing with personal injury claims on behalf of claimants.

Meet VWV's Personal Injury Lawyers - Augustines Injury Law

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Need to Know Guide - Rise in Stamp Duty Land Tax Charges

Tuesday, 26 April 2016

On 1 April 2016, Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) rates were raised on purchases of additional residential properties in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland.

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Non-Dom Reforms - What is Changing and How Will it Affect You?

Friday, 22 July 2016

Life used to be straightforward, and, from a tax point of view, advantageous, for non-domiciled UK residents.

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Passing on your wealth to the next generation - the pros and cons of family investment companies

Friday, 22 July 2016

Trusts are traditionally the way in which families pass down wealth to future generations.

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