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I’m an executor. Do I get a fee?
We examine whether non-professional executors – whose role can often be challenging and time-consuming – are allowed to reimburse themselves and/or make a charge for their work in administering an...
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Heat of the moment resignations: when is a resignation not a resignation?
Most people will unfortunately have heard of occasions where people have tendered their resignations in response to workplace conflicts. Often these resignations are made verbally, "in the heat of the...
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The 2023 Autumn Statement – a missed opportunity for Inheritance Tax reform?
It was widely speculated in advance of this year’s Autumn Statement delivered on Wednesday 22nd November, that there could be a reform to inheritance tax. Rishi Sunak had been reportedly...
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Family Law Myths: the common law marriage
Family lawyers often advise clients who have been in a cohabiting relationship which has broken down but who have never married. In a 2022 Women and Equalities Committee report, almost...
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Public Inquiries – Freedom of Information Act 2000 and Defamation
In the last article of our public inquiry series, we look at freedom of information requests and defamation claims made in the context of a public inquiry. The extent of...
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Extension to freeport tax reliefs
The Autumn Statement on 22 November 2023 confirmed a five year extension to the end date for the freeport tax reliefs in England to 30 September 2031. Reliefs are available...
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Blake Morgan named Private Client Team of the Year at prestigious awards
Blake Morgan's Succession & Tax team in Cardiff has been named as the Private Client Team of the Year at the 2023 Wales Legal Awards.
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Changes to the disclosure periods for criminal convictions
Important changes to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (“ROA”) came into force on 28 October 2023. These changes reduce the period of time that community sentences and most custodial...
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Advice Hour on BBC radio Wales with Blake Morgan Partner
Hot topics such as inheritance tax, powers of attorney and Wills were covered in Advice Hour on BBC Radio Wales by Lisa Davies.
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Blake Morgan advise Development Bank of Wales on Help to Stay – Wales scheme
Blake Morgan has advised and assisted the Development Bank of Wales on a scheme that will benefit people struggling with their mortgage. Through the Development Bank, the Welsh Government is aiming...
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How to avoid HR issues at work events
With the festive season fast approaching, many employers have already finalised their plans for a staff party. Others may prefer a more spontaneous approach. Either way, there are many legal...
