The legislation governing UK taxation is considered by some to be the most complex in the world.

There are often tax consequences of putting money or property into, or taking money or property out of, a trust, or on the death of a Settlor or Beneficiary.

Court Orders or Out-of-Court Settlements invariably have tax consequences where the dispute involves trusts or estates or overseas assets.

On death there may be tax reliefs available which have to be claimed, or which may only be available if the dispositions in the Will are structured, or re-structured, in a particular way; and even if the reliefs are claimed, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) may dispute them.

If you need advice, or representation in Court, in relation to tax then please contact one of the Clerks to Charles Cooper for an initial, informal chat.