Did you know? You don’t have to instruct the solicitor who has the Will to get probate.
When someone dies it is normally necessary to get probate. Without probate the person’s assets… read more →
Did you know? You don’t have to instruct the solicitor who has the Will to get probate. - Page6
Your Will – Keep it simple!
We have been acting for the executors of a delightful sounding bachelor, who died at… read more →
Gifts in the 7 years before a death and inheritance tax
None of us know when we are going to die. But when we do die… read more →
Be honest with HMRC
A woman has been jailed for trying to dodge a £500,000 inheritance tax bill (IHT).… read more →
Use a Professional. Use a Solicitor
Law Society launches Use a Professional. Use a Solicitor campaign Last year the Law Society… read more →
Dying without a Will – the Intestacy Rules change on 1st October 2014
The intestacy rules for married couples change on 1st October 2014. The intestacy rules govern… read more →
Who wants to pay Inheritance Tax?
At 40% on the value of estates over £325,000 the amount of Inheritance Tax (IHT)… read more →
Lasting Power of Attorney
Lasting power of attorney came into effect on 1 October 2007. The LPA replaced the… read more →
Keep a record of lifetime gifts
After you die your estate could be subject to Inheritance Tax (IHT), depending on its… read more →
Your Will – a tip to avoid disputes after you die
You should do what you can to avoid your Will being disputed after you die.… read more →