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Wills and Probate
Speed briefing: An introduction to the administration of estates of non-UK domiciliaries
Following a death, the deceased’s assets need to be identified, secured, taxed and handed over to the heirs. This speed-briefing considers the key features of the probate procedure insofar as it relates to the estate of someone who has died domiciled outside England and Wales.
Law Firm: Macfarlanes LLP | Published: 30 November 2010 | Practice Area: Wills and Probate
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Romania: new obstacles for share deals
Amendments to Romanian company mean that transfers of shares in limited liability companies there are now subject to the pre-transfer scrutiny of the tax authorities. This briefing from CEE specialists Schoenherr discusses the key points of the amended law for shareholders in Romanian businesses.
Law Firm: Schoenherr | Published: 14 October 2010 | Practice Area: Financial Reporting
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Conference: Legal Week Private Client Forum Europe - wealth on the move
Money is on the move, making it more complex for private client lawyers to advise on the retention of wealth. Chaired by Henry Christensen III, Legal Week Private Client Forum Europe will equip senior private client lawyers with practical advice on how best to counsel high net worth individuals.
Law Firm: Legal Week Events | Published: 05 October 2010 | Practice Area: Private Client
Conference: Providing Asia-Pacific’s high net worth clients with first class legal advice and representation - the challenges
The inaugural Legal Week Private Client Forum Asia will bring together leading private client lawyers from across the region and beyond to debate the challenges associated with providing Asia-Pacific’s high net worth clients with first class legal advice and representation.
Law Firm: Legal Week Events | Published: 22 September 2010 | Practice Area: Private Client
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Private banking newsletter, August 2010
This newsletter, compiled by Baker & McKenzie partners and lawyers across the globe, gives a summary of the latest wealth-management-related legal developments.
Law Firm: Baker & McKenzie | Published: 26 August 2010 | Practice Area: Private Client
Private Client briefing: An introduction to probate vocabulary
This briefing note drawn up by the Private Client team at Macfarlanes provides a reminder of the most common terminology used in the field of probate. It includes explanations of vocabulary including administration periods, contingent gifts, residual beneficiary and personal chattels.
Law Firm: Macfarlanes LLP | Published: 23 April 2010 | Practice Area: Wills and Probate
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An Introduction to Estate Planning for Married Couples
UK inheritance tax (IHT) carries a headline rate of 40% and can be a heavy burden on a family following a death. But if you’re married or in a registered civil partnership with a same-sex partner, you can ensure that your family don’t pay more tax than necessary.
Law Firm: Macfarlanes LLP | Published: 21 April 2010 | Practice Area: Inheritance Tax
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Financial Institutions briefing: The Financial Services Act 2010
Last week, the UK Parliament enacted the Financial Services Bill as part of the "wash-up" process prior to Parliament being dissolved on 12 April 2010. This briefing will provide a high-level overview of the changes to the UK's regulatory regime brought about by the Act.
Law Firm: Ashurst | Published: 13 April 2010 | Practice Area: Regulation and Compliance
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In re the Exeter Settlement 2010 JRC012
This is the latest in a line of rectification of trust applications granted by the Royal Court. In this case the Court allowed the remedy in circumstances where there were no beneficiaries recorded in the trust instrument when it was executed. The Exeter Settlement is a Jersey law discretionary trust...view abstract
Law Firm: Carey Olsen | Published: 25 February 2010 | Practice Area: Private Client
Network Rail publishes revised templates for Asset Protection and Investment Projects (GRIP)
A briefing on Network Rail’s recent revision of its Asset Protection and Rail Investment Projects (GRIP) guidelines. We provide a quick refresher on the types of templates available and look at some of the reasons behind the changes.
Law Firm: Burges Salmon | Published: 05 February 2010 | Practice Area: Rail
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