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Wills, Probate & Administration

Your Will is extremely important for your loved ones as it ensures that your estate is administered in accordance with your wishes. We can also sensitively handle any subsequent estate administration. >>

Trusts

We have broad experience in the establishment and ongoing administration of trusts and can provide legal, taxation and practical advice to trustees. >>

Lasting Powers of Attorney

There are two kinds of Lasting Powers of Attorney. The first is for property and affairs and the second for health and welfare. >>

Deputyship

If someone lacks the mental capacity to manage their own financial affairs, a Deputy can be appointed by the Court of Protection to manage their affairs and on their behalf. >>

Court of Protection

We have experience in a broad range of different Court of Protection applications. >>

Power of Attorney

As we age and health and welfare circumstances change, many people can require assistance with their financial and personal affairs. >>

Tax Planning

Gain tax efficiencies with our personal and commercial tax, lifetime wealth management, pensions, capital gains, trusts and inheritance tax advice. >>

Let’s put your life plans in order.

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Can you get a Stamp Duty refund?

In certain circumstances, yes.

For example, if you purchase a new home before selling your existing main residence, you may initially have to pay the higher rate for additional properties.

If you then sell your previous main home within three years, you may be able to reclaim the 3% surcharge.

Refund applications can be submitted through the government’s official website.

Can Stamp Duty be reduced?

While Stamp Duty cannot usually be avoided entirely, there may be legitimate ways to reduce the amount payable.

This includes:

Negotiating a lower purchase price
Separating the value of removable fixtures and fittings from the property price
Ensuring you claim any available reliefs, such as first-time buyer relief.

We can help ensure that the correct SDLT amount is calculated and that you do not pay more tax than necessary.

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Ripon
North Yorkshire HG4 1DP

Email

mail@hb-law.co.uk

Phone

01765 602156

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01765 690018