Mark Chant

Jan 22, 2025 | lesteraldridge.com | Amanda Nelson |Parisa Jones |Mark Chant |Sarah Mullin

The Spring Budget on 30 October 2024 saw the abolition of our ‘Non-Dom’ regime. Domicile v. Residence, and the IHT TailFrom 6 April 2025, inheritance tax (IHT) will apply to you and your estate if you have been ‘long-term resident’ in the UK, i.e. resident for 10 of the last 20 years per the existing UK Statutory Residence Test (SRT). Our arguably archaic domicile rules will be abolished.

Jul 4, 2024 | lesteraldridge.com | Parisa Jones |Mark Chant |Kurt Lee |Olivia Singer

Lester Aldridge is delighted to announce the addition of a new Court of Protection team to its Private Client department in London. This will further enhance the firm’s comprehensive expertise in this growing area of law. The Court of Protection is a specialised court that safeguards individuals who lack the mental capacity to make decisions for themselves. In certain circumstances, it can also become involved in matters concerning children.

Apr 25, 2024 | lesteraldridge.com | Parisa Jones |Mark Chant |Magdalena Lipinska |Olivia Singer

Richard Light, Director, in our Private Client team retires on 30 April 2024 after 10 years at Lester Aldridge. Richard has had a long and varied career advising high-net-worth individuals on all aspects of personal taxation, including income tax, capital gains tax and inheritance tax. We chat to Richard about his life, career and plans.

Nov 28, 2023 | lesteraldridge.com | Mark Chant |Magdalena Lipinska |Olivia Singer |Parisa Jones

Peace of mind involves an assortment of elements. One is how well you provide for your loved ones during your death. This article focuses on including more security in your estate by incorporating a life insurance policy. Then, the potential advantages of writing the policy in trust are considered. Life insurance is a financial product that will pay a lump sum if you pass away within the policy term.

Sep 12, 2023 | lesteraldridge.com | Mark Chant |Magdalena Lipinska |Olivia Singer |Mollie Harris

Our Tax, Trusts, Wills and Probate team is offering discounted Wills for all local NHS staff and Key Workers in the Public Sector until 31 October. This includes, all NHS roles, Police, Fire Service, Military, care occupations and Local Authority staff. As a firm, we recognise how the valued work done NHS staff and key workers and are keen to support our local teams to show our support.