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Why making a will is so important: Q&A

Put simply, creating a will ensures that your loved ones will be properly provided for and do not unexpectedly find themselves dependent on others. While many think their home and […]

Trusts in wills: A good way to ring-fence your assets for beneficiaries

An oft-quoted statement we hear is “I only need a simple will”. Upon further discussions with clients, it may transpire that they have been married more than once or have […]

Making a lasting power of attorney | The complete guide

This guide runs through some of the common questions asked about lasting powers of attorney; the different types, when they are used, and why they are used. We also discuss […]

Payback time: New OTS report could spark higher CGT liabilities for taxpayers

What can be said about 2020? Terms such as pandemic, lockdown, social distancing and furlough became commonplace. We’ve all had to drastically change the way we live and work this […]

Residence Nil Rate Band allowance increase: are you up-to-speed?

On 6 April 2020, the Residence Nil Rate Band allowance increased to its maximum limit of £175,000. The Residence Nil Rate Band (RNRB) was first introduced in April 2017 to […]

Where there’s a will, there’s a way…

Traditionally, the practice of making a will or lasting powers of attorney has been somewhat ‘hands-on’, involving face-to-face meetings, signatures in the presence of witnesses, and so on. The coronavirus […]

Will signing and COVID-19 lockdown I Useful tips

You can be assured that, no matter how complex your wishes, our wills, trusts & probate lawyers can give you the right advice during COVID-19 lockdown to ensure these are […]

Who will make decisions about your health and welfare, if you became unable to?

Simon Cook discusses the importance of health & welfare lasting powers of attorney. Though no-one likes to think about losing the ability to manage our own affairs, it can happen. […]

New statutory legacy sum introduced – what does this mean?

In the latest update to intestacy rules (meaning the rules that take effect when someone dies without a will), the government has increased the fixed sum that partners with children […]

Are you a trustee? Know your obligations

The last few years have seen a dramatic increase in trust regulation and the penalties for non-compliance can be onerous, requiring great care by trustees. Trust Regulation Service (TRS) Legal […]

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