Wills And Trusts
Tax & Regulation | 13 Nov 17
HMRC extends trust filing deadline
The deadline to register new trusts on HM Revenue & Customs’ Trust Registration Service (TRS) has been extended by three months to 5 January 2018.
Offshore takes another hit with Paradise Papers leak
For the second time in 18 months, millions of documents have been illegally released from a law firm, shining a harsh spotlight on the use of offshore trusts and finance centres.
Best Practice | 31 Oct 17
Five big factors in the £1.27bn UK wills, probate and trusts market
Fragmented and largely unregulated, the UK wills, probate and trusts market was worth £1.27bn last year, but this is set to grow, according to market research company IRN Research.
Probate disputes to rise over ‘digital messages’
An unsent text accepted as a man’s dying wish in Australia could signal more disputes in the UK, after a Law Commission will consultation concludes in November.
Dubai’s DIFC prepares to implement CRS and reform trust laws
The Dubai International Financial Centre is preparing new laws to implement the Common Reporting Standard (CRS), and to reform its rules surrounding trusts and foundations.