Trusts & Succession

The Government of Jersey is seeking to amend a 1998 law to provide new arrangements for the management of movable estate

The UK government is proposing a scheme intended to help families access funds belonging to loved ones who lack mental capacity without the need to go to court

Figures from HMRC show that inheritance tax (IHT) receipts for April 2021 to October 2021 are £3.6 billion, which is £600 million higher than in the same period a year earlier

New research from Legal and General found that almost of half of Britons' views on will writing have changed since the start of the pandemic

Whist the full extent of the fallout from Covid-19 on the global economy is yet to be seen, history has shown that recessions often uncover and act as a catalyst for fraud...

58 percent of UK adults admit they have never discussed inheritance matters with their loved ones – with the reluctance to do so equally split between men and women

The Guernsey Financial Services Commission (GFSC) recently released final versions of its amended rules, codes and guidance as a result of the completion of its Revision of Laws project, which means all supervised firms need to assess the impact on their businesses. Here we consider the impact on investment and fiduciary licensees

In January 2022, the Japan’s Ministry of Justice will implement a new policy that aims to improve the transparency of Japanese companies by disclosing the identity of their major investors

Testamentary freedom - the right to leave your estate to whoever you choose – is the cornerstone of succession law in England and Wales. But as inheritance disputes continue to make headlines, does this key legal and moral principle still exist, and what can I do to ensure my final wishes are honoured?

The publication of the 'Pandora Papers' has led to an increased focus on the transparency of the ownership of land in the UK and calls for new legislation to be brought before Parliament without further delay