This week’s edition of Private Client highlights includes: (1) OPG publishes updated professional deputy costs for England and Wales and updated property and financial affairs guidance for attorneys; (2) the Law Commission launches a consultation on a new regulatory framework for funerary methods; (3) HMRC updates its guidance on VAT and private schools; (4) Jusan Technologies Ltd v Uconinvest Llc, which considers the registration of shareholders and the power of directors to bind a company; (5) New Supplemental Swiss Rules for Trust, Estate and Foundation Disputes which will come into force on 1 July 2025; (6) analysis of HNW Lending Ltd v Lawrence, which provides useful guidance on the application of the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999; and (7) two more free webinars.
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Late payment penalties—inheritance taxWhile interest often accrues on overdue tax, the late payment of certain taxes may also attract a penalty. For information on the interest accruing on overdue tax, see Practice Notes: IHT—payment deadlines on death—Interest on IHT and Interest on late paid
If a beneficiary signs a deed of disclaimer of their share of an estate and the estate pays their legal fees, will that count as a PET against their estate?A disclaimer is the refusal of a gift prior to acceptance. The refusal of the gift must take place before the beneficiary accepts any benefit
Contributory negligence in personal injury claimsContributory negligence is a partial defence which can lead to a discount in damages.Other defences may also be relevant. See Practice Notes: Did the claimant consent to the risk of injury? and Was the claimant involved in an illegal activity?If a
Glossary—Latin legal termsDespite attempts in recent years to simplify the language used in legal cases, there are still a number of Latin phrases commonly used in personal injury claims. The following Latin phrases are listed in alphabetical order:Latin
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