Frances Grace Canning joins Gilbert Stephens
The partners are pleased to announce that Frances Grace Canning's practice merged with Gilbert Stephens on 3rd March 2008 more...
Sorry Darling, but Tax planning Wills are not dead!
Should anyone suggest to you that the announcement made by the Chancellor (Alistair Darling) on 9 October 2007 to double the inheritance tax threshold for couples means that tax planning Wills are a thing of the past, then think about the following situations: more...
Lasting Powers of Attorney
From 1st October 2007 in the event you want someone to look after either your financial affairs, or make decisions about your health and welfare in the event you become unable to manage your own affairs, you will require a Lasting Power of Attorney more...
Home Information Packs
Since 14th December 2007 every home put on the market, regardless of size, requires a Home Information Pack. We are able to offer a number of solutions to help you with this requirement more...
Top Ten Tax Tips
Inheritance Tax (or “IHT”) is a tax on gifts. It can arise on gifts made during your lifetime as well as those made on your death under the terms of your Will. However, with careful planning the amount of Inheritance Tax payable can be minimised.more...
Tax Trap in Wills Providing For Young People
Many people feel that receiving a large inheritance at eighteen years of age is not in the best interest of the recipient.more...
Collaborative Law - a new approach in Family Law
Gilbert Stephens has always been committed to helping clients resolve problems arising from separation or divorce. more...
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