Inheritance Tax Changes
Why succession planning matters more than ever
Wills & Probate
Why lawyers are urging people in their 40s and 50s to write a Will
Midlife is the time to plan ahead
Taking care of a parent’s property and financial affairs with a lasting power of attorney (LPA)
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Why Christmas is the Perfect Time to Think About Lasting Powers of Attorney
At this time of year, you may not want to think about the future, when you may need someone to manage your affairs. But it’s an...
Capital Gains Tax – Changes For 2024
UK Capital Gains Tax is a tax on the profit (or ‘gain’) made when an individual or entity sells or disposes of an asset for more...
How To Write A Will (And How We Take Detailed Instructions)
How to word bequests correctly. And why solicitors document your instructions. Learn how these factors can help to stop legal...
Protect Your Estate: 56% Rise In Contested Wills
Legal disputes over wills have risen by 56% in the last five years. Learn how to protect your will from costly challenges. Read...
Registering A Lasting Power Of Attorney
How to register an LPA. Dangers of delaying registration. Risks involved in registering LPAs online. Always use a solicitor. Read...
Can I Help My Mum Or Dad To Change Their Will?
Do your parents need to change their wills? You should read this blog post first. (You can't use a power of attorney to change a...
How To Reduce Your Inheritance Tax Bill With Marriage Or A Civil Partnership
Cohabiting couples are taking a huge financial risk. You could get a 40% Inheritance Tax (IHT) bill just because you're not...
NHS Funding For Care Home Fees
NHS Continuing Healthcare is fully funded care for people with complex ongoing health issues. This care is not means tested. Find...
Why You Should Review Your MoD Form 106 Military Will
Did you sign an MoD Form 106 military will without taking legal advice? This could impact your family's financial future. Learn...
Will My Partner Automatically Inherit My Estate When I Die?
Many people assume that when they die their home, savings and possessions will automatically pass to their spouse. Read more...
How To Avoid Paying Too Much In Care Home Fees
How you pay for care home fees is changing in October 2023. Plan ahead now - or you could end up paying more than you need for...
Why Good Inheritance Tax (IHT) Planning Matters More Than Ever
Inheritance Tax on grieving families has never been higher: a record £7.2 billion this tax year, says the OBR. Learn how to reduce...
Statutory Wills: How To Change Someone's Will If They've Lost Mental Capacity
You can apply to have a will changed if the person has lost mental capacity. You can do so by applying for a statutory will. Find...
When Should I Make Or Review A Will? 13 Key Trigger Points
Discover the 13 key trigger points when you should write your will. Dying without a will can leave your grieving loved ones with...
Capital Gains Tax Changes, Inheritance Tax Issues And Probate Delays
Capital Gains Tax (CGT) is becoming more of an issue for the bereaved - and not just because the government is being less...
Busting The Myths Surrounding Lasting Powers Of Attorney
Get the facts about lasting powers of attorney. Why you need them. How to create and revoke them. How much they cost. How long...
Leaving A Legacy To A Charity
Learn about legacies. Discover the IHT and other benefits of leaving a legacy to charity. Read about the possible pitfalls,...
How Do I Stop Abuse Or Misuse Of A Power Of Attorney?
Worried that someone with power of attorney over a loved one may be mishandling their finances or abusing their trust? Find out...
How Millionaires (And You) Can Avoid Paying Inheritance Tax
One-in-four pensioners are millionaires. And more than half have £500,000+. Read how they can pass more of that money to their...
Saving Money
making a will (or reviewing an existing one) can help you to reduce your Inheritance Tax (IHT) liability. Read more...
Inheritance Tax Exemptions: Save 4% By Giving To Charity
Donate 10% or more of your net estate to charity and the IHT liability on what is left drops from 40% to 36%. Find out more here...
What Is A Deed Of Variation?
A deed of variation is a quick and cost-effective way to make small but important changes to legal documents (leases, wills,...
How Does Equity Release Work?
Equity release lets homeowners aged 55 and over release tax-free cash from the value of their home. It's like a mortgage...but in...
How Can A STEP Wills And Probate Solicitor Help Me?
STEP is the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners - wills and probate experts. Members must pass a strict selection process....
Do All Wills Have To Go Through Probate?
Probate is the legal process for handling the estate of someone who has died but is it always needed? Find out more...
Where There's A Will, There's A Way
Whether you're working from home or having to self-isolate, this may be the perfect time to get those long-overdue life admin...