FAKE NEWS: We don’t need Wills, we will inherit everything from each other as we...
It is a very common misconception that everything passes to the surviving spouse / partner upon first death. In some cases, this will be true,...
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Which is more important; Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA) or Wills?
We would say that they are of equal importance. A Will ensures insofar as is possible (i.e. in the absence of any successful challenges /...
Read moreCould you be entitled to backdated Bereavement Support Payment (BPS) or Widowed Parent’s Allowance (WPA)?
Bereaved parents should check their eligibility for financial support following recent changes in the law. The Supreme Court, in 2018, ruled that it was not...
Read moreThe House of Commons has opened an inquiry on the Probate Registry delays
Some people may be aware that the Probate Registry has been experiencing significant delays for some time now. There are also concerns about how beneficiaries,...
Read moreNo change to inheritance tax following the Autumn Statement on 22 November 2023
It was very disappointing that there were no changes to the current inheritance tax regime despite the rumours that the rate of tax was set...
Read moreIs inheritance tax soon to be abolished?
Rumours are rife that the Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt is going to slash or abolish Inheritance Tax in this week’s Autumn Statement. This seems unlikely given...
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