We have recently appointed senior solicitor, Sue Hanley, to our fast-growing Life Planning department. Sue, who began her legal career almost 30 years ago in Norwich, brings with her a wealth of expertise in Probate, Wills, Powers of Attorney and Estate Planning and...
Any pub, café, shop or restaurant with outside chairs and tables which is located in York can only operate these outside areas with a Pavement Licence issued by City of York Council. The deadline for the next annual renewal was 1st October and we understand that there...
In my recent blog, I explained the difference between registered and unregistered properties (Conveyancing Blog: What is an Unregistered Property? – Guest Walker). When a property is unregistered with the Land Registry, the proof of ownership is evidenced by a...
The Government has announced an increased in the statutory legacy when someone has died without making a Will. Currently if someone dies intestate leaving a spouse or civil partner and children (when they haven’t made a Will), their surviving spouse or civil partner...
New guidance has been issued by HMRC regarding the informal arrangements for the taxation of trusts and estates. Essentially from 6/4/2024, trusts and estates with income of all types up to £500 do not pay tax on, or report, that income as it arises. Where income...
Changes to the requirements for Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) for private rental properties coming into place. The current rules In 2018, EPC requirements changed for landlords through the introduction of a minimum energy rating of ‘E’ or above for new...
