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A guide to applying for compensation under the Victims of Overseas Terrorism Compensation Scheme.
A trust is a way of managing assets (money, investments, land or buildings) for people - types of trust, how they are taxed, where to get help.
A trust is a way of managing assets (money, investments, land or…
The main types of trust are: bare trusts interest in possession trusts…
These are trusts set up by parents for children under 18 who have never…
Some trusts for disabled people or children get special tax treatment.…
Most trusts do not pay Income Tax on income up to a tax-free amount…
Capital Gains Tax is a tax on the profit (‘gain’) when something (an…
Inheritance Tax may have to be paid on a person’s estate (their money and…
If you’re a trust beneficiary there are different rules depending on the…
As the trustee, you’re responsible for reporting and paying tax on behalf…
Most trusts need to be registered. There are some cases where you do not…
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) advice for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT+) people travelling abroad.
How to apply for bankruptcy. What to do if you’ve been made bankrupt: if you’re at risk of violence, how long it lasts, bankruptcy restrictions, what happens to your home and possessions when you're bankrupt.
This note is part of the statutory guidance under s215 of the HRA 2008 (from 1 April 2024)
Nominate someone for an honour or bravery award (called a gallantry award), read the New Year honours list - BEMs, MBEs, OBEs, knighthoods, outstanding achievements and contributions to public life.
Find out what rights and obligations you can transfer, if you can transfer or receive them and what to do after authorisation.
Help someone make decisions if they appoint you or if they lack mental capacity - includes using a power of attorney, becoming a deputy and getting a one-off Court of Protection ruling
DNA testing can be used in child maintenance or inheritance disputes, or applications for contact with a child or for a child to settle in the UK
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