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What does Assent mean? In probate practice, an assent is the act or instrument by which personal representatives (executors or administrators) transfer estate assets to a beneficiary in satisfaction of a will or intestacy entitlement. Only personal representatives can give an assent. It is usually used once debts, taxes and expenses are provided for and the beneficiary’s interest is confirmed. An assent gives effect to the gift: after assenting, the personal representatives hold the asset on bare trust for the beneficiary until any remaining formalities (such as land registration or re-registration of shares) are completed. Use and terminology are broadly consistent across...

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UK Private Client Tax Analysis: Autumn Statement 2015, Budget 2016, Finance Bill and Finance Act 2016 (Archived)

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ARCHIVED This Practice Note brings together analysis of the principal milestones and developments in the 2015–16 Budget and Finance Bill process. It also features commentary on the Autumn Statement 2015 and Budget 2016, evaluates the draft provisions of Finance Bill 2016, and provides commentary on the Finance Act 2016. For a comprehensive description of the annual Budget and Finance Bill process, including the procedural steps involved in passing a Finance Act, see: The Budget and Finance Bill process.

Finance Act 2016

The Finance Act 2016 received Royal Assent on 15 September 2016. For further information on the legislative history, see: Finance Act 2016...

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