UK Budget 2024: What It Means for Inheritance Tax Planning
The UK Budget 2024 may not have delivered a complete overhaul of Inheritance Tax (IHT), but it did introduce — and confirm — key changes that will shape estate planning for years to come. From the nil-rate band freeze to new restrictions on long-standing reliefs, the...
Rabia Islam, Associate Solicitor
We are delighted to welcome Rabia Islam to Carr Berman Crichton. Rabia joins us as an Associate Solicitor. Rabia studied Legal Services and Business Law at the University of West of Scotland before completing her LLB Degree and Diploma in Professional Legal Practice...
Flight delay compensation – check your entitlement
Whilst we do not carry out any civil recovery work, we are very aware that clients might be affected by flight delays this summer. Because of that, we thought we should set out your rights to flight delay compensation if you do get stuck in an airport! The first thing...
What happens when a law firm goes out of business?
Recently, we have been approached by clients of another firm that had gone out of business. They asked us for help with their legal affairs. So, we thought we would discuss what happens when a law firm goes out of business. Recently, McClure Solicitors entered...
We believe in Price Transparency Guidance for lawyers
Earlier this year, the Law Society of Scotland introduced price transparency guidance for lawyers. The reason for this is to allow people to compare legal fees without having to speak to a solicitor. However, not all price transparency is equal and in this article...
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