7 Oct 2021Trust Registration Service expansion: some uncertainties and randomness?John Bunker explores the precariousness of the recent expansion of the Trust Registration Service.
4 May 2016Financial advice in estate administrationJohn Bunker discusses the financial and tax issues that can arise in estate administration and how providing advice on these matters can help build better relationships with clients
5 Apr 2016Key private client tax changes in the March 2016 BudgetJohn Bunker and Anthony Nixon take a closer look at major changes to SDLT, lifetime ISA allowances, and CGT rates
1 Mar 2016RNRB: Coping with downsizingJohn Bunker advises on helping clients to anticipate future residence nil-rate band claims
9 Feb 2016SDLT: Trustees and executors bewareJohn Bunker reviews the new stamp duty land tax charges on additional properties and advises on the traps to watch out for
8 Sept 2015Drafting wills after Ilott v MitsonJohn Bunker asks how clients can best secure their testamentary freedom
28 Jul 2015Inheritance tax changes: Untangling the Finance Bill 2015John Bunker explains provisions of the complex new legislation which allow for an increased nil rate band where a home is inherited by descendants
5 May 2015Inheriting ISAsJohn Bunker clarifies some confusing aspects of new legislation allowing a surviving spouse to subscribe for additional ISA allowances