Submission of capital gains tax returns for residential property
On 6th April 2020 the rules on submission of capital gains tax returns for residential property changed and UK residents who are individuals, trustees or personal representatives will be affected. Exemptions to reporting requirements include inter-spouse transfers. A report will need to be made within 30 days of completion of the transaction and late filing…
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Coronavirus -Wills
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-52215141 Tassells are very much open for business and ready to help with wills. We are of course aware of the practical problems associated with the vitally important issue of ensuring that the will is properly executed, and are regularly visiting clients who live in the area at their homes and witnessing “at a safe…
Court business as usual
If you’re involved in a dispute and want to take legal advice or action that will still be possible even under the present restrictions. The government has ordered that court business should continue as far as possible as normal. Documents can be filed electronically, as we have been doing for some time for some cases,…
Child Arrangements in the era of COVID 19
In the current COVID 19 crisis, where the government has asked for all but essential workers to stay at home, some parents are worried about what to do about contact between children and non-resident parents. You may have obtained a Child Arrangements Order through the court, which had been working smoothly before the lock down,…
“WE GOT MARRIED IN A FEVER…”
Let us imagine that a couple decide to divorce, fairly amicably, because one of them wants to marry someone else. The couple agree a division of the assets in principle and deal with their divorce themselves on-line. A new marriage occurs, but unfortunately the agreement in principle about the assets does not hold up. What…
CORONAVIRUS – COVID 19
We are continuing to adapt to find ways to deliver legal services to Clients during the Covid 19 crisis. We believe that finding access to legal advice, and assisting Clients to fulfill their legal obligations are essential services. Wills & Lasting Powers of Attorney In ‘normal times’ we would always prefer to meet our Clients…
OFFICIAL COMMUNICATIONS: “ IS THERE ANYBODY THERE?”
During the current Covid 19 crisis many businesses will be closing their premises and some individuals will be temporarily giving up their usual place of residence. In many instances other parties may be entitled to rely on such unoccupied premises as the correct address for service of documents. This applies, for example, to notices between…
Property Auction
When purchasing properties at auction, it is very important to be aware of the time constraints. Particularly when obtaining a mortgage to fund the purchase. If the bid is successful, the usual time frame given to complete the transaction is 28 days. Therefore, advice should be obtained from a mortgage adviser and an offer in…
COVID-19 (CORONAVIRUS)
Tassells remains very much open for business and we will be continuing to offer our full range of services. However we will be taking some precautions to protect our clients and staff. We are in general discouraging people from attending the office, so please telephone us before coming in. In most cases we will be…