We frequently deal with estates where one partner left everything to the other partner and because they were not married or civil partners, there is no spouse exemption available, so inheritance tax is fully chargeable. Inheritance tax on the first death will Continue Reading . . .

The First World problem There are a small minority of us who take wine very seriously and from that number quite a few who have a significant wine cellar, whether under the house or in bonded storage or indeed both. The hoarding Continue Reading . . .

At Harvey Associates there is an excellent opportunity for a STEP qualified private client lawyer with strong technical skills ideally from a recognised law firm background to join our firm as a consultant. You will need to be outgoing, confident and comfortable Continue Reading . . .

Written by Rafael Singer (Solicitor) Background We were recently asked by a client whether he should keep his Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA) or revoke it and make a new Lasting Powers of Attorney for Property and Financial Affairs (LPA PFA). It was Continue Reading . . .

Written by Rafael Singer (Solicitor) Late last year I took instructions from a couple (who I will refer to as Elizabeth and Eric) regarding wills and trusts. They had already instructed a will writer firm but were confused as to what they were Continue Reading . . .