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How to handle primary school applications as a separated parent

Jan 14, 2025 | wslaw.co.uk | Warren Veljanovski

Choosing where to send your child to school is an important and difficult decision for any parent, but this can be further complicated for separated / divorced parents who may not only have differing views on what school is best, but may also live in different school catchment areas and need to agree who is responsible for payment of any school fees or extras.
The best way to avoid inheritance tax? Don’t bet the house on it!

Jan 14, 2025 | wslaw.co.uk | Warren Veljanovski

Now the leaves from Autumn’s Budget have all but settled, many are shivering at the possible inheritance tax (IHT) bill their estates or their families’ estates may face. By way of reminder, the Government made three major announcements regarding the IHT regime. Very broadly:From April 2026: there will be a £1 million cap applied to the value of assets against which 100% agricultural and business property relief from inheritance tax can be claimed.
SEND Q&A Series - Education Health and Care plans

Jan 10, 2025 | wslaw.co.uk | Warren Veljanovski

Our exceptionally experienced education law solicitor, Qaisar Sheikh continues his SEND Q&A series, focusing on Education Health and Care plansIs an Education, Health and Care (EHC) Plan a Legal Document? Yes, an EHC plan is a legal document that can only be issued after a child or young person has gone through the process of an Education, Health and Care needs assessment.
The New Fair Payment Code: What you need to know

Jan 10, 2025 | wslaw.co.uk | Warren Veljanovski

In early December 2024, the Government launched a new voluntary payment code, The Fair Payment Code (the Code), replacing the previous Prompt Payment Code. It aims to tackle the late payment of businesses, support SME’s cash flow and incentivise good practice. The Code is open to not just businesses of any size, but also to Community Interest Companies, Business Representative Organisations, Charities, Co-operatives and Universities.
What a recent court ruling tells us about undue influence on making a Will

Jan 10, 2025 | wslaw.co.uk | Warren Veljanovski

When a Will is perceived to be unfair, this can lead to concerns that the person making it may not have done so of their own free will, and they may have been persuaded or even forced to alter it to favour a particular beneficiary. Put simply, have they been subjected to undue influence?
Pension changes and new inheritance tax rules

Jan 9, 2025 | wslaw.co.uk | Warren Veljanovski

Currently, pension scheme death benefits do not usually form part of your estate on death for inheritance tax purposes (provided the pension trustees have discretion as to whom to pay the death benefits). This has meant that you have been able to pass on your pension wealth to your beneficiaries without the funds being liable to a 40% inheritance tax charge.
Winckworth Sherwood builds residential conveyancing team with senior appointment

Dec 9, 2024 | wslaw.co.uk | Warren Veljanovski

Press release: Winckworth Sherwood has strengthened its Leasehold, Enfranchisement and Residential Property team with the appointment of Rebecca Habgood de Burgh. Rebecca joined the firm on 2 December 2024 and works across the firm’s offices in London and Oxford. She brings to the firm considerable experience and expertise in advising those buying and selling prime and super prime properties in London, the home counties and the Cotswolds.
Charity Law Conversations: Dr Janis Wong, Data & Technology Law Policy Advisor at the Law Society

Nov 14, 2024 | wslaw.co.uk | Warren Veljanovski

In this charities and social enterprise conversation, Senior Associate Ruo Wu had an illuminating conversation with Dr Janis Wong, Data & Technology Law Policy Advisor at The Law Society.
Judgement in landmark test case on the obligation of landlords to give electrical condition reports

Nov 8, 2024 | wslaw.co.uk | Warren Veljanovski

Mr Justice Griffiths and His Honour Judge Jarman KC have today handed down judgment in Coastal Housing Group Ltd & Ors v Mitchell & Ors. Winckworth Sherwood’s Housing Management Team, led by Liam Hale instructing Ranjit Bhose KC and Tara O’Leary of Cornerstone Barristers, has acted on a landmark test case in the Divisional High Court of Wales considering the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016. Winckworth Sherwood acted for the defendants with regards to the duties owed by landlords under The Act.
Winckworth Sherwood appoints Social and Sustainable Finance partner

Nov 8, 2024 | wslaw.co.uk | Warren Veljanovski

Winckworth Sherwood has today announced the appointment of Partner Rebecca Jason. Rebecca joins the firm on 11 November from Pinsent Masons where she is a senior associate in its social housing finance practice. She brings to the firm considerable expertise in social and sustainable finance, further adding to Winckworth Sherwood’s market leading position in the social housing sector.