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Probate in the UK: a brief introduction
There are a number of legal and financial tasks and responsibilities to complete when a person passes away. These are termed “Administering an Estate” and one of these requirements is to apply for a ‘Grant of Probate’.
Professional landlord planning
Professional landlord planning makes it possible for the client's portfolio to be free of Inheritance Tax in three years; without triggering any charges to Stamp Duty or Capital Gains Tax and without having to remortgage. Furthermore, mortgage interest relief can be claimed against Corporation Tax. The process takes three years.
UK Lasting Power of Attorney: a case study
Sue and her son John had the legal power they needed to take control during this incredibly difficult time because they had the foresight to set up a Lasting Power of Attorney. Because her finances were uninterrupted, Sue made medical decisions on Alan’s behalf and had the freedom to make his life as comfortable as possible.
UK Wills: is your Will up to date?
It is believed that 50% of people haven’t even written a Will – don’t even start me on the issues of passing away without a Will i.e. intestate.
HMRC CHALLENGE UK NON-DOMICILE CLAIMS
HMRC state in their manual that “an individual might genuinely believe he or she is domiciled in a particular territory, but objective analysis of the facts could prove that belief to be wrong.
WINNER OF THE COOLEST HEADSTONE COMPETITION
AMUSING TALES FROM WILL WRITER WAYNE BARNETT WINNER OF THE COOLEST HEADSTONE COMPETITION RUSSELL J.…
Tales from a Will writer
As a member of the UK Institute of Professional Will Writers as well as being…
Lords discuss proposed Cohabitation Rights Bill on 4th February 2020
The plethora of proposed private members’ bills making their way through the House of Lords…
Assisted Dying Bill to be discussed in Parliament
Significant bills will be discussed concerning end of life care and decisions during the next…
Funeral Costs Increased By 3.4% Last Year
The average funeral costs have increased by 3.4% to £4,417 since last year. The increase…
Dying without a Will changes in law
Dying without a Will Law change. The Lord Chancellor has announced an increase of the…