So what if you haven’t got a Will?
We all insure our house and contents, cars and ourselves and happily pay every year for the privilege, so why is it so difficult to set up a Will to safeguard the family? Do you know what you need in…
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Dignitas ruling made by the High Court in England & Wales
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This is a very interesting case summary to read for those looking for some clarity on assisted dying, read the article here http://bit.ly/2SsD8IC We cannot advise you on this specialist area, it is not what we do, but if you…
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Will your parents give you an inheritance tax problem?
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Will you fail to plan your way out of Inheritance Tax? With inheritance tax receipts exceeding 5bn last year, it is clear that the introduction of the Residence Nil Rate Band has made little or no difference so it has…
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DIY Wills and the risks they present
DIY Wills and the risks According to a past YouGov survey, a staggering 96% of people who prepare their own Will say they do not need external advice, with 21% stating that fears over the cost of professional advice prompted…
Click Me Return of the Probate Fee Tax in England & Wales
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April 2019 sees the introduction of higher application fees to get a Grant of Probate from the Court, so you as the executor of a Will can then start to deal with the deceaseds estate. This increase was ditched 2…
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If so, what does it mean? Simply put, you will be personally responsible for the estate administration process of dealing with the deceased persons legal and tax affairs. This means dealing with all their assets (such as property, shares and…
Click Me Cohabiting Couples and Inheritance Act Claims are on the rise
People too often live together without taking into consideration what would happen if they passed away without making provision for their partner. People need to consider questions such as; who owns the property in which we live? Have I made…
Click Me Probate fees good and bad news in the pipeline
Probate fees good and bad news in the pipeline You may recall last year (Feb17) pre the general election; the Government parked the planned increase in Probate Fees. With hindsight it was a good decision at the time because the…
Click Me Are you failing to navigate the care system for an elderly relative?
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As a Professional Willwriter and Inheritance Planner, I draw up Wills, Lasting Power of Attorney documents and assist with other aspects of planning what will happen to a person and their estate either due to illness or death. In doing…
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How cryptocurrency could impact future inheritances
Cryptocurrency is digital money which uses encryption techniques to generate currency and verify the transfer of funds. It has been designed to be quicker, cheaper and more reliable than our regular government issued money, removing the middleman in all transactions.…
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