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State of play: case summaries
Solicitors Journal

State of play: case summaries

Karen Bayley and Jennifer Ridgway examine recent case law concerning the deprivation of liberty, vulnerable clients and trusts
The business of IHT
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The business of IHT

It's very difficult to reduce inheritance tax exposure, but clients may have some luck by investing in shares exempt from the tax, says Scott Gallacher
Fit for purpose
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Fit for purpose

Ask clients the right questions to ensure that the appointed attorney or deputy has the power to do everything that is required of them
Taxing aspiration
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Taxing aspiration

The Labour party's proposed mansion tax has many implementation issues, but one of its effects may also be to dampen house prices, suggests Lucy Brennan