Inheritance tax
Just because you choose to move abroad does not necessarily mean that your estate will avoid inheritance tax (IHT). If your permanent...
Just because you choose to move abroad does not necessarily mean that your estate will avoid inheritance tax (IHT). If your permanent...
I recently wrote about the long delays from the Probate Registry and was therefore surprised to see that parliament had produced...
The government announced plans earlier this year to reform the Court system. The reform commenced in March 2019 which has resulted in...
Jeffrey Epstein signed a Will 2 days before his death leaving assets to a private trust called the 1953 Trust. There is speculation that...
Following Rachel Carrington-Matthews blog, this article provides more reasons for making a Will ... particularly if you are an expat! If...
Apparently 36% of us will inherit a property at some point in our life. There is a lot to consider such as whether to retain the property...
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There have been many words expended about the effects of changes at the Probate Registries but one which has been less well publicized is...
The Court have reached a decision regarding the inheritance battle between two stepsisters. Neither of the deceased's left a Will, and so...
We all know that there is a care crisis, and with increasing pressure family and friends are stepping in as unpaid carers.
It is estimated...
If a person has a ‘primary healthcare need’ (care needs which require support beyond what the local authority can lawfully provide), they...
Hedges Law launched its new approach to working with clients in the preparation of their Wills in April 2019. We aim to keep families...
The Office of Tax Simplification recently published its report on inheritance tax and we now await the Treasury's response. Take a look...
Take control of your affairs by preparing Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) for Property and Financial Affairs and Health and Welfare....
The Office for Tax Simplification have completed a review of inheritance tax and have recommended that fewer people should pay tax on...
Inheritance tax is a controversial subject, and in my experience most people do not wish to pay any if they can avoid it.
The process is...
We all know that we should make a Will, and when thinking about succession planning we tend to think about the obvious things to leave to...
How can the court decide whether a handwritten will is valid? In England and Wales, a will is only valid if it has been signed by...
How heart warming to see that, despite all she is facing in her personal battle with dementia, our national treasure Barbara Windsor is...
This highlights the reality of what can happen when you choose to prepare you own Will rather than instruct Solicitors and take the...
This Financial Times article charts the course of the increase of will and probate claims in recent years. Whilst the figures are up to...
Earlier this year, the High Court ruled that a widow's claim against her late Husband's estate was brought too late.
Section 4 of...
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