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HM REVENUE AND CUSTOMS TRUST REGISTRATION SERVICE
Many trustees are unaware of rules brought into place by HM Revenue and Customs which require most trusts to be registered with the Trust Registration Service. This includes both trusts created now and also ongoing trusts created in the past. Therefore, many trusts which have been in existence for a long time now need to
MKB Walk for Bluebell Wood
On 18th July 2026, a team from MKB Solicitors will take on a 50km walk across the Peak District and South Yorkshire to raise funds for Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice. The route will include Mam Tor, the Great Ridge and Back Tor, across the Peak District, through Sheffield and into North Anston, covering a long
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Outcome of Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996 (TOLATA) Case
Luke Newton of MKB has successfully secured a positive outcome for a client in a contested TOLATA matter, demonstrating both strategic precision and a clear focus on achieving practical results. The case concerned a jointly owned property in which our client, the Claimant, had not resided for approximately three years. Despite repeated and reasonable requests
IS LEGAL AID AVAILABLE FOR FAMILY CASES?
What is legal aid? Legal aid is public money to help pay for legal advice, family mediation and court representation. What types of legal aid are there? Legal Help: Provides initial legal advice and assistance. Legal Representation: Provides legal representation at the court and a family lawyer to prepare your case. Family Mediation: Provides assistance with the costs
What is a Lasting Power of Attorney and why is it so important?
A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is a Court registered document allowing you to appoint trusted persons to act on your behalf in the event you become unable to manage your own affairs. There are two types of Lasting Powers of Attorney and these are explained below. Lasting Power of Attorney for Property and Financial