Publication Date 17 October 2023 How does the new standalone moratorium affect insolvent companies? Share this Link to this item Share this item to Facebook Share this item to LinkedIn Tweet this item Google+ this item Introduced as part of the Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020 (CIGA), Jon Munnery of UK Liquidators looks at how the standalone moratorium represents a new option for insolvent companies.
Publication Date 16 October 2023 Monthly UK insolvency statistics - September 2023 Share this Link to this item Share this item to Facebook Share this item to LinkedIn Tweet this item Google+ this item The individual and company September 2023 insolvency statistics for England and Wales have been published by the Insolvency Service, together with related insolvency figures for Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Publication Date 11 October 2023 Inheritance tax: four common myths debunked Share this Link to this item Share this item to Facebook Share this item to LinkedIn Tweet this item Google+ this item John Rouse, partner in the Private Client team at Lodders Solicitors, debunks some of the most common myths surrounding IHT, including gifts, property and assets abroad.
Publication Date 9 October 2023 James v Scudamore [2023] - using laches for will validity claims Share this Link to this item Share this item to Facebook Share this item to LinkedIn Tweet this item Google+ this item What are the time limits for will validity claims? Laura Abbott, Principal Associate at Rothley Law, looks at the recent case of Scudamore & Ors [2023] EWHC 996 (Ch) and explains what laches is.
Publication Date 5 October 2023 Understanding the new HMRC late submission penalty scheme for VAT and ITSA payments Share this Link to this item Share this item to Facebook Share this item to LinkedIn Tweet this item Google+ this item Sharon McDougall of Scotland Debt Solutions explains the new HMRC penalty points system for late submission of VAT and Income Tax Self Assessment (ITSA).
Publication Date 27 September 2023 Creditor duty: what directors need to know Share this Link to this item Share this item to Facebook Share this item to LinkedIn Tweet this item Google+ this item Following the recent case of Hunt v Singh [2023] EWHC 1784 (Ch), Lauren Hartigan-Pritchard, Head of Restructuring & Insolvency at Higgs LLP, explains the considerations directors ought to have with regards to the duties owed to creditors.
Publication Date 21 September 2023 Power of attorney process set to go online Share this Link to this item Share this item to Facebook Share this item to LinkedIn Tweet this item Google+ this item New legislation paves the way for a fully online service for lasting power of attorney (LPA). The Powers of Attorney Act aims to make the LPA system quicker, easier to access and more secure.
Publication Date 18 September 2023 Monthly UK insolvency statistics - August 2023 Share this Link to this item Share this item to Facebook Share this item to LinkedIn Tweet this item Google+ this item The individual and company August 2023 insolvency statistics for England and Wales have been published by the Insolvency Service, together with related insolvency figures for Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Publication Date 5 September 2023 Court of Appeal clarifies interpretation of s423 of Insolvency Act 1986 Share this Link to this item Share this item to Facebook Share this item to LinkedIn Tweet this item Google+ this item The Court of Appeal has recently clarified interpretation of s423 of the Insolvency Act 1986. Julie Hunter of Stephensons looks at the recent case of Invest Bank PSC v El-Husseini [2023].
Publication Date 4 September 2023 What are the rules on gifts and exemptions for inheritance tax? Share this Link to this item Share this item to Facebook Share this item to LinkedIn Tweet this item Google+ this item What gifts qualify for exemption or relief from inheritance tax? Melissa Hughes, Head of Wills and Probate at GW Legal, explains the rules on gifts and exemptions for inheritance tax.