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Private Client articles:

• 26 Jun 2012
  Scottish Centenarian leaves £850,000 to 18 Charities
  New legislation will be introduced in the Finance Bill 2012 which will provide for a reduction in the rate of Inheritance Tax where 10% or more of a deceased person's net estate is left to charity.
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• 19 Jun 2012
  So, who gets the house then?
  Despite death being as inevitable as taxes, it is surprising that there are still some seemingly quite commonly-encountered areas of executry practice where the law is unclear.
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• 28 Mar 2012
  Is your life online? How do you avoid digital purgatory after you pass away?
  When most people think about bequeathing their belongings, it's the obvious things like the house, the car, bank accounts, family heirlooms and sentimental belongings that come to mind. However, what about our digital assets?
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• 3 Feb 2011
  Limits of authority
  Practitioners sometime fail to appreciate points relating to the drafting of powers of attorney that can cause difficulties for banks.
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• 24 Aug 2010
  Investing in your Children’s Future
  As a parent you will want to ensure that your child has the best possible start in life.
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• 30 Jun 2010
  Emergency Budget - What does it mean for the Public Sector?
  The ‘axe-and-tax’ Budget saw the axe coming down heavily on the public sector. The cuts are estimated to save £600m with a view of helping to reduce Britain's £156bn deficit.
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• 28 May 2010
  Emergency Budget Update
  There is to be an emergency Budget on 22 June, and there may be things which you should be doing before then.
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• 8 May 2010
  Does your family have a safety net?
  You could say that when you have children, you will always be worrying about something whether they are 5 months or 35. Do they need another blanket in their cot, are they enjoying their swimming lessons, will they choose a career which is right for them?
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• 8 May 2010
  Personal Injury Trusts
  Personal injury trusts are a hot topic in the financial press at the moment, and for valid reasons. The availability of these trust arrangements can really help those in a vulnerable position who are in need of long term financial management.
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• 8 May 2010
  Future Changes to the Charities Accounting Rules
  Legislation affecting Scotland’s charities has seen radical changes over the last 5 years, not least the rules surrounding the preparation of charity accounts. There are more changes to come.
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