Background As part of the Spring Budget 2024, the UK Government has announced changes to the treatment of Non-UK domiciled individuals (“Non-Doms”). In the UK Government’s own words: “The concept of domicile is outdated and incentivises individuals to keep income and gains offshore” The UK Government has confirmed that it…
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Voisin Law LLP is delighted to announce the promotion of Frances Littler to Partner. Frances joined Voisin in 2013, after having been enrolled on the firm’s successful Bursary Scheme since 2008. She qualified as an English Solicitor in 2015, from which time she focused her practice on Dispute Resolution. Frances…
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A Will is a written declaration of your wishes as to how your property (assets) should pass after death. A Will can be amended or revoked at any time before death, provided you retain the requisite mental capacity. Why should I have a Will? There are many advantages to making…
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The purpose of this guide is to set out a summary of the principal rules in Jersey relating to non-Jersey domiciled persons who die owning movable assets in Jersey. WILLS If you hold assets in Jersey then we recommend that you put in place a separate Jersey Will to deal…
Whilst not a subject of everyday conversation, making a Will is a way for you to ensure that your affairs are in order and your wishes recorded should the worst happen. If you die without having a Will in place your assets will be dealt with under the intestacy provisions…
The case of Representation of White Willow (Trustees) Limited [2022] JRC120 provides helpful clarification as to the trustee’s right to reasonable security in the form of an indemnity when making an interim distribution to beneficiaries. This case was another instalment in long running litigation concerning the Foundation, but, in summary,…
