Recent Features and Opinion – Page 2

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    Back to basics: Nil-rate band discretionary trusts

    2019-11-12T00:00:00Z

    Lesley King looks at the matters to consider when dealing with an estate where the will creates a nil-rate band discretionary trust

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    Making an exit

    2019-11-12T00:00:00Z

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    Red flags

    2019-08-06T00:02:00Z

    Mariel Stringer-Fehlow outlines her tips and practical advice for trustees on spotting the early warning signs of a matter turning contentious, using four common scenarios

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    Back to basics: Trusts for disabled and vulnerable people

    2019-05-14T00:00:00Z

    Philip Warford looks at trusts for disabled and vulnerable people

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    Fraud buster

    2019-02-12T00:00:00Z

    Robert Hunter is an internationally acclaimed trusts, fraud and asset-tracing solicitor with over 35 years’ experience. He is also profoundly deaf. He discusses what law firms could do better dealing with colleagues with sensory disabilities

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    Plenary: Changing times

    2018-09-18T00:05:00Z

    At the Private Client Section conference, Lesley King provided her annual update following a very busy year for private client law and practice, covering developments around data protection, trusts and ISAs

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    Under review

    2018-08-07T00:13:00Z

    Private Client Section committee member Stuart Adams reviews a new edition of an established title on trusts, which is packed with useful information

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    Up to standard

    2018-08-07T00:04:00Z

    Trustees have completed their second year of reporting under the Common Reporting Standard, but issues remain. Yasmin Metcalfe details this, and other updates that trustees need to be aware of, including the interaction between the Standard and the General Data Protection Regulation

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    Brain trust

    2017-09-19T09:42:00Z

    Lesley King provides an update on recent developments in private client law

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    Wind it up

    2017-02-14T00:00:00Z

    Jo Summers addresses the key taxation issues trustees must be aware of when winding up a trust

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    Back to Basics: Administering trusts

    2017-02-14T00:00:00Z

    In this Back to Basics, Simon Leney identifies some of the building blocks that are needed to do this work effectively. The article is in three parts: the take-on of a newly established trust, the take-on of an existing trust, and the conduct of a trust

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    Wind up

    2016-11-15T00:00:00Z

    In the first of a two-part article, Jo Summers explains the various ways in which a trust may be brought to end and the key considerations for trustees

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    Key to succession

    2016-09-20T00:00:00Z

    At the Private Client Section annual conference, Lesley King provided an update on recent developments in private client, focusing on the EU Succession Regulation, the residence nil-rate band, proprietary estoppel and equitable rescission

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    Happy anniversary

    2016-07-21T13:26:00Z

    In 2006, significant changes were made to the way that most trusts are treated for inheritance tax purposes. Ten years on, many trusts will now have to consider reporting obligations and potential inheritance tax liabilities for the first time, explains Russell Haworth

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    Drawing interest

    2016-07-21T12:45:00Z

    In the first of a series of articles focusing on common errors in private client work, Robert Marshall looks at how to avoid the pitfalls involved in drafting life interest trusts in wills

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    Back to Basics: Removing and retiring trustees and PRs

    2016-05-19T16:03:00Z

    Removing a fellow professional fiduciary

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    Line of duty

    2016-03-22T00:00:00Z

    Charles Holbech discusses some recent cases that provide useful guidance on the scope of trustees’ duties

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    Risky business

    2015-07-21T00:00:00Z

    Trustees face increasing difficulties searching for low-risk investment returns and income in distorted economic conditions. John Thornber examines the growing and often hidden pitfalls for trustees and their advisers to avoid

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    The family way

    2015-07-21T00:00:00Z

    In recent years, a number of financial business structures have challenged trusts to become the vehicle of choice for managing family wealth. Jonathan Turner looks at the rise of the family investment company, and the tax opportunities it can offer for clients

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    Holding ground

    2015-03-17T00:00:00Z

    The beneficial interest in land owned by two or more people can be held in different ways with different implications on the death of one of the co-owners. Ian Bond and Gary Rycroft look at the issues to consider and the obligations of private client practitioners