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Giving away cash can be an effective way of getting around the burden of Inheritance Tax but there are rules you need to be aware of.

All professionals can make mistakes and the results can be devastating but if your solicitor has made an error, you will need expert advice to help you back on the right track.

A new case reminds clients of investment managers that they can potentially claim for losses suffered if they have been badly advised.

The Supreme Court were surprised by the arguments raised by a Saudi prince concerning the disclosure of documents. In the end, no exceptions were made because of royal status.

The European Court has recently ruled that obesity can constitute a disability. Find out how this could affect your business.

If your accountant has made a mistake, what can you do? We look at common errors made by accountants, and how to claim compensation if you have suffered financially.

"No Win No Fee" Agreements (now called Conditional Fee Agreements), are still available at Samuels Solicitors, for clients with strong claims. Find out if you are eligible.

Proposals to increase court fees by huge percentages will reduce access to justice and could damage small businesses. Starting claims against your debtors now could save you a lot of money.

As of today Stamp Duty has been reformed, and in many cases will greatly reduce the stamp duty payable on a house purchase.

In February 2014, Devon resident Percy MacDonald died as a result of mesothelioma. He was exposed to asbestos when working as a waste product lorry driver, at Battersea Power Station between 1954 and 1958.

Community assets are building or amenities that play a vital role in local life. They include libraries, community centres, village shops, markets and pubs. Without these community assets, local life would not be the same. Now there is a way to protect them.

The Law Society has revealed that 73 per cent of people aged between 16 and 54 year have no will. The Society warns that dying without a will can be devastating to loved ones and can increase the inheritance tax burden unnecessarily.