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How Do I Sell My Business?
BusinessEvery business is unique and there are multiple reasons why business owners might want to sell their company – from lifestyle changes and retirement through to financial challenges.
Regardless of the reasons for your decision to sell, HLF…
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What Do I Need To Consider When Buying A Business?
BusinessThere are many reasons why individuals want to buy a business rather than start their own – and there are advantages and disadvantages for both options.
Commercial law is complex and it’s important to understand what each option…
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How Do You Exit A Commercial Lease As A Tenant?
Commercial PropertyCommercial Lease Exits: A Guide For Tenants
There are many reasons why a tenant might want to exit a commercial lease and often the decision is driven by a need to cut costs or to make business changes.
Whatever the reason, how does a tenant…
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Inheritance Tax & No Cash In The Estate: What Happens Next?
ProbateWhen someone dies, the value of their estate is calculated for inheritance tax (IHT) purposes. There is a timeline for when the IHT amount must be sent to HMRC – but what happens if there is no cash in the estate?
What Is Inheritance Tax?
Inheritance…
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How Do I Set Up a Charity?
Charity LawYour Guide To Setting Up A Charity
There are many reasons for setting up a charity – it can be a great way to honour a loved one’s memory to ensure their name lives on and that you’re able to do some good in the process. Or you might…
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Inheritance Tax Relief When Property Values Fall
ProbateMore and more estates are selling properties for less than the value price given to HMRC during probate, resulting in property being sold at a loss and estates paying too much inheritance tax (IHT).
Why Are Some Estates Paying Too Much IHT?
The…
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Thinking About Divorce?
Family and MatrimonialAdvice For Potential Plans For Divorce
With a new year comes new year’s resolutions – and for many, these include starting afresh in their relationship.
Divorce may be on your mind this new year if you’ve simply had enough of your…
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What Does The Statutory Legacy Change Mean For Me?
WillsThe Government passed the Administration of Estates Act 1925 (Fixed Net Sum) Order 2023 to increase the Statutory Legacy amount when someone dies intestate, from £270,000 to £322,000.
This change to the Statutory Legacy applies to anyone…
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Lost Wills: The Importance Of Safeguarding Your Original Will
WillsWhen a loved one dies, the executors and family members will search for the Will to see how the deceased wished to have their estate distributed – but what happens if only the copy Will is found and not the original?
The Importance Of The…