Caveats: How to stop the administration of an Estate
If you want to stop the administration of a family member’s Estate after they die, you can do so by…
Inheritance Tax and Estate Planning: The Residence Nil-Rate Band
Inheritance Tax (‘IHT’) is a 40% tax levy charged after someone dies, should their estate exceed certain levels. It is…
Is Your Estate to Pay Avoidable Inheritance Tax?
Inheritance Tax (‘IHT’) is a 40% tax levy charged after someone dies, should their estate exceed certain levels. It is…
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Step-sisters in ‘Ugly’ Dispute over their Inheritance
Two step-sisters have recently been to the High Court to resolve a dispute over which of their parents died first.…
Deeds of Variations
Some individuals review their Wills regularly ensuring that they amend them to take account of changes in family circumstances, changes in the…
New Rules on Inheritance Tax
The Office of Tax Simplification (‘OTS’) has published its long-awaited review on reforming Inheritance Tax. The report focuses on how…
It’s never too late to get your affairs in order
There have been many reports in the news recently regarding Sir Ken Dodd marrying his partner while on his deathbed,…