Private Client Issues – April 2022

Welcome to this month’s edition of Private Client Issues, Blake Morgan’s monthly round-up of the topics you may find of interest. It features insight and advice on developments affecting private individuals.

Following the release of the restrictions, our offices are fully open. Our teams work both from our offices and remotely and remain happy to meet with you virtually, or in person where this is preferred. We have found that many clients prefer the convenience of a video meeting, whilst other prefer face to face, particularly for the first meeting. We are really proud of the way that we have adapted over the last two years.

No fault divorce – no longer a blame game

The process in applying for a divorce changed to a ‘no fault’ divorce system on 6 April 2022. We look at the new process and what it means if you are separating.

Read more on no fault divorce here.

Is it time to update my Will?

When should you update your Will? The answer is, probably more regularly than you think to avoid distribution of your estate being decided by intestacy rules.

Read more on updating your Will here.

A new tax plan – analysing the Spring Statement

Summarising the new tax plan – billed as “the biggest net cut in personal taxes in over a quarter of a century”, the plan is divided into three categories: cost of living; capital, people and ideas; and growth.

Read more on the Spring Statement here.

What can you do if you suspect fraud?

This article gives an overview of what recourse you might have as an injured party, where a company or business has been involved in fraudulent activity.

Read more on what you can do here.

Guidance for charities seeking to respond to the Ukraine crisis

Many charity trustees across the UK, like the rest of us, have watched with horror the recent events that have unfolded in Ukraine. Some trustees may be wondering if there may be ways in which their charity could help the people of Ukraine.

Read more on the options here.

If you are impacted by any of the above topics or you would like further information on how we can help you, please contact your usual Blake Morgan adviser.