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Budget Watch: All You Need to Know about Inheritance Tax Changes

Posted on 04th November 2024 in Probate & Wills, Later Life Planning

After prolonged speculation, the Autumn Budget has indeed delivered some changes to the Inheritance Tax regime which will have a far-reaching impact on many estates. This insight is a more detailed breakdown of our previous post.

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Gráinne Staunton

Partner & Solicitor

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Budget Watch: Changes to Agricultural Reliefs – A disaster for family farms?

Posted on 02nd November 2024 in Rural Property & Countryside Matters, Later Life Planning

The changes to Business and Agricultural Reliefs from Inheritance Tax have certainly grabbed headlines with many farmers anxious about what this means for their family farms. Based on these headlines, it is easy to be swept along with the notion that the changes are all doom and gloom, but here at Tozers, we have taken a moment to pause and consider how the proposed changes might actually play out for our clients in practical terms. Read the latest insight from succession planning expert Naomi Hoare below.

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Naomi Hoare

Senior Associate & Solicitor

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Budget Watch: Key changes impacting employers

Posted on 01st November 2024 in Employment

The highly anticipated budget unveiled by Rachel Reeves on Wednesday introduced several significant measures set to impact employers moving forward. Coupled with the recent release of the Employment Rights Bill, 2024 has marked a year of considerable changes in employment law. Our Head of Employment, Stephen Jennings provides a summary of the key changes.

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Stephen Jennings

Partner and Solicitor

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Budget Watch: Key Inheritance Tax changes for Park owners

Posted on 31st October 2024 in Parks, Probate & Wills, Later Life Planning

Speculation has been rife about the changes the Chancellor might introduce in the Autumn Budget, and expectations were high for significant adjustments to Inheritance Tax for park owners. The key changes for holiday and residential park owners include the reduction of protection from Inheritance Tax provided by Business Relief and Agricultural Relief, the inclusion of inherited pensions and death benefits payable. Our Head of the Wealth Management Team, Gráinne Staunton provides a summary of the key changes you need to be aware of.

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Gráinne Staunton

Partner & Solicitor

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Budget Watch: Plans to deliver an increase in social and affordable housebuilding announced

Posted on 31st October 2024 in Affordable Housing

The budget announcement delivered by Rachel Reeves yesterday echoed several key declarations from the past weeks, which could greatly impact the housing industry. With updated funding and policy revisions, the situation regarding housing supply and financial oversight looks set for transformation. However, the crucial question remains: will these adjustments be adequate to initiate the construction of the 1.5 million new homes promised in Labour’s manifesto?

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Michael Taylor

Partner & Solicitor

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Budget-Watch: Changes to Inheritance Tax announced

Posted on 30th October 2024 in Probate & Wills, Later Life Planning

The Autumn Budget on 30th October 2024 outlined a number of key changes to how Inheritance Tax will be calculated including changes on Business Relief and Agricultural Relief, inherited pensions and changes to the non-dom tax regime. Read our summary of the latest changes below.

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Gráinne Staunton

Partner & Solicitor

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Day One Unfair Dismissal Rights - What Employment Rights Reforms Mean for Employers

Posted on 29th October 2024 in Employment

The Employment Rights Bill, unveiled by Labour in October 2024, contains a number of significant changes to employment law, including the right to claim unfair dismissal from day one of employment. But what does this change mean for employers and how will it be implemented?  

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Stephen Jennings

Partner and Solicitor

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Child Arrangements – Putting in Place a Parenting Agreement

Posted on 28th October 2024 in Family Law

Where parents have informally agreed arrangements for their children, such as where the children shall live and how much time they will spend with each of their parents, it can be helpful to put this in writing so that it can provide certainty and be referred to in the future. Such an agreement is often referred to as a Parenting Agreement or Parenting Plan.

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Bea Taylor

Solicitor

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What ‘Reasonable Steps’ Should Employers Take to Prevent Sexual Harassment?   

Posted on 25th October 2024 in Employment

A new legal duty for employers to prevent sexual harassment comes into effect on 26 October 2024 under the Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023. This requires employers to take ‘reasonable steps’ to avoid sexual harassment of their employees in the course of employment.

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Mai Mbye

Solicitor

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Budget-Watch: Will the Autumn Budget Tackle Wealth Taxes?

Posted on 24th October 2024 in Probate & Wills

All eyes are on the Chancellor this month as she delivers the Autumn Budget, Labour's first since winning the election. There's been much discussion about whether this will bring reforms to Inheritance Tax and Capital Gains Tax. But what does this mean in practice – and should you be preparing for change?

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Gráinne Staunton

Partner & Solicitor

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What to Be Aware of When Your Spouse Applies for Divorce

Posted on 24th October 2024 in Family Law

If your spouse has started divorce or dissolution proceedings, you will be notified by HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS) who will send you a copy of the issued Divorce Application (also referred to as a Divorce Petition). You will also receive a document called a Notice of Proceedings and Acknowledgement of Service form. The respondent party must be served with copies of these documents within 28 days of the application being issued. The Court will usually serve the documents but your spouse may also provide you with copies.

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Bea Taylor

Solicitor

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Inheritance Tax Set for Changes in Upcoming Budget

Posted on 18th October 2024 in Probate & Wills, Later Life Planning

The government is expected to raise more revenue from Inheritance Tax in the upcoming Budget on 30 October 2024, according to BBC reports. Although the exact changes are still unclear, the prime minister and chancellor are reportedly considering various adjustments to the tax system. These changes could lead to more estates facing higher Inheritance Tax liabilities. 

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Gráinne Staunton

Partner & Solicitor