Welcome to this month’s edition of Private Client Issues, Blake Morgan’s monthly round-up of the topics you may find of interest. Insight and advice on developments affecting private individuals.
Seven ways in which to minimise your Inheritance Tax bill
There are many advantages to good tax planning such as passing on wealth to the next generation and being able to see for yourself how it can positively affect their lives during your lifetime.
How your attorney may be able to deal with more than just your own affairs
When granting someone a power of attorney you are giving them the right to deal with your own affairs. However a recent case shows that in certain circumstances where you lose capacity your attorney may also be able to substitute you.
Too derelict to be a dwelling
In a recently decided First Tier Tribunal case, P N Bewley Ltd escaped the higher rates of stamp duty land tax (SDLT) on the purchase of a dilapidated bungalow which it bought for demolition and redevelopment. We explore in more detail.
Welcome relief for tenants as the Tenant Fees Act is signed into law
In a move likely to impact anyone involved in the private rental sector, Parliament has enacted a bill known as the Tenant Fees Act 2019 which marks the end of the majority of upfront fees charged by landlords and letting agents in England.
What is adultery?
It is perhaps not necessary to define adultery as it is commonly used! Interestingly however, the legal definition and use of adultery is complex once considered carefully. Our expert looks in more detail.
BM Life Stages Series
Our lawyers understand that, for many of our clients, their business and personal affairs overlap. BM Life Stages is a series of research led reports that shine a light on the complexities of modern life and explore a range of issues from modern families to starting up a business and protecting your assets. This month we complete our reports with ‘Future-proofing your legacy’….
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Articles 24 July
Still married on paper? The risks of “quiet divorcing”
“Quiet divorcing” is somewhat of a misnomer and not anything which has any specific legal status, because it…
Articles 14 July
How can a declaration of trust help unmarried couples with property? When “what’s yours is mine” can create problems on separation
What happens to property if you separate and are unmarried? We look at how a declaration of trust…
Newsletters 09 July
Private Client Issues – July 2026
Welcome to this month’s edition of Private Client Issues, Blake Morgan’s monthly round-up of the topics you may…
