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Why couples should consider their joint assets when making wills

Napthens - September 20th 2019
Wills and probate solicitor, Farida Isaji examines a High Court case over inheritance of a couple's joint assets when both died at a similar time.
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Nominating guardians in your will

Napthens - November 22nd 2018
Many people when preparing a will focus on the issue of protecting their financial assets or issues surrounding inheritance tax which are all relevant and very...
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What is a company will? Do you need one?

Napthens - May 31st 2018
Successful entrepreneurs are usually too busy building their business empires to pause to think what might happen to the business if suddenly, they are no...
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New Year – new start

Napthens - January 25th 2018
January is usually the month where people find themselves assessing their current living arrangements and relationships, and as a result, perhaps looking to...
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New inheritance tax provisions explained

Napthens - August 22nd 2017
On 6 April 2017 the new inheritance tax residence nil rate band (RNRB) came into effect.  The RNRB will be phased in over a three year period, with the RNRB...
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Myths within family proceedings

Napthens - August 22nd 2017
Thanks in no small part to television shows and celebrity gossip magazines, there are a range of common myths about the divorce process which many people...
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Thinking of selling your property via auction?

Napthens - August 22nd 2017
The popularity of selling properties via auction has grown recently, with both sellers and buyers becoming more aware of its merits.  Larger organisations...
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Protecting your finances and well-being

Napthens - May 31st 2017
It’s easy to think that you will never be diagnosed with a critical illness, particularly when we feel healthy and energetic, but we can fall ill with very...
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What is a cohabitation agreement?

Napthens - May 31st 2017
The last few decades have seen a major shift in what might be considered the traditional family make-up. According to the Office of National Statistics, there...
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Should you be reviewing your final salary pension scheme?

Napthens - March 28th 2017
Final salary or defined benefit (DB) pensions are known for being generous and typically anyone who is a member of a final salary or defined benefit pension...
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Selling or buying a leasehold house or apartment? Beware – further charges may apply

Napthens - March 28th 2017
Whether you are buying, selling or currently own a leasehold property, there may be a number of additional charges which may apply. Details of these charges...
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A properly drafted Will could save you thousands

Napthens - October 17th 2016
Careful planning and an appropriately drafted Will could reduce the amount of Inheritance Tax (IHT) payable on your death as the following case study...
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Shareholder and Partnership protection

Napthens - October 17th 2016
Have you ever thought what the impact would be if you were to lose a shareholding director or partner of your business?
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New relationship? Think first!

Napthens - June 29th 2016
How many times have you heard recently that your friend met their partner on the internet? Plenty of Fish, Tinder and Match.com are some of the many dating...
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What does the future hold for family law?

Napthens - November 23rd 2015
The landscape of family law is ever changing. In recent years the development of alternative dispute resolution in the form of Mediation, Collaborative Law and...
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