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Private Client news stories:

• 8 Feb 2012
  Calling all tutors and coaches – will you be caught out?
  People often earn extra money by tutoring or coaching in a range of sectors, ranging from academic subjects to sport, leisure, and music tuition. Did you know that any money earned by tutoring or coaching is taxable and therefore should be declared on you
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• 7 Feb 2012
  What happens to your home if you die without a Will?
  One-third of people do not have a Will. This is of particular importance when remarriage, cohabitation or children are involved as there are many myths surrounding entitlements upon death. The rules on intestate succession (where someone dies without leav
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• 2 Feb 2012
  Give more and pay less!
  Cameron, Clegg and Miliband have all pledged to leave at least 10% of their estates to charity. They join other well-known names such as Sir Richard Branson and Charles Dunstone (co-founder of Carphone Warehouse) who have already backed the campaign.
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• 30 Jan 2012
  Your kids are for life, not just for Christmas
  According to the Council of Mortgage Lenders, around 80% of first-time buyers under 30 years old are receiving financial help from their parents. What can you do to help?
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• 27 Jan 2012
  Would your tax return stand up to public scrutiny?
  Bowing to political pressure to be more transparent about his wealth and financial dealings, Mitt Romney, the US Republican Party 2012 Presidential Nomination hopeful has now made public his most recent tax returns.
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• 26 Jan 2012
  There's more than one type of consent for land developments
  Recently a Perthshire landowner was fined £9,000 by SEPA for carrying out unauthorised works on the River Tay.
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• 24 Jan 2012
  Depression drugs cause Later Life concerns
  Understanding the legal implications of decision making surrounding the administration of medicines is just one aspect of later life which many people are simply not aware of.
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• 19 Jan 2012
  Our advice to Halle and Olivier
  So, if recent media reports are accurate, Halle Berry is engaged to Olivier Martinez and Kylie wishes them well. Julie McMahon a legal expert who specialises in advising clients about tax and asset protection matters, offers her top tips to Halle and Oliv
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• 6 Jan 2012
  Marriage and Tax Breaks in the news
  Recent Government debates on the institution of marriage continues and an increasing number of people are seeking clarification on the current legal position regarding tax.
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• 4 Jan 2012
  HMRC – What would you do with a $2.4m tax bill?
  Ai Weiwei was faced with a $2.4m tax bill, and despite lodging an appeal against the accusation that he is guilty of tax evasion, he has had to pay a $1.3m bond to the Chinese government.
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