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...
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 word bequests correctly. And why solicitors document your instructions. Learn how these factors can help to stop legal...
Legal disputes over wills have risen by 40% in just four years. Learn how to protect your will from costly challenges. Read more...
How to register an LPA. Dangers of delaying registration. Risks involved in registering LPAs online. Always use a solicitor. Read...
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Cohabiting couples are taking a huge financial risk. You could get a 40% Inheritance Tax (IHT) bill just because you're not...
NHS Continuing Healthcare is fully funded care for people with complex ongoing health issues. This care is not means tested. Find...
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Many people assume that when they die their home, savings and possessions will automatically pass to their spouse. Read more...
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...
Inheritance Tax on grieving families has never been higher: a record £7.2 billion this tax year, says the OBR. Learn how to reduce...
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...
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 (CGT) is becoming more of an issue for the bereaved - and not just because the government is being less...
Get the facts about lasting powers of attorney. Why you need them. How to create and revoke them. How much they cost. How long...
Learn about legacies. Discover the IHT and other benefits of leaving a legacy to charity. Read about the possible pitfalls,...
Worried that someone with power of attorney over a loved one may be mishandling their finances or abusing their trust? Find out...
One-in-four pensioners are millionaires. And more than half have £500,000+. Read how they can pass more of that money to their...
Save money - making a will (or reviewing an existing one) can help you to reduce your Inheritance Tax (IHT) liability. Read more...
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...
A deed of variation is a quick and cost-effective way to make small but important changes to legal documents (leases, wills,...
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...
STEP is the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners - wills and probate experts. Members must pass a strict selection process....
Probate is the legal process for handling the estate of someone who has died but is it always needed? Find out more...
Whether you're working from home or having to self-isolate, this may be the perfect time to get those long-overdue life admin...
