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What do I do if my Executors, Trustee or Attorney dies or gets dementia?

It is not uncommon to find that a client outlives their solicitor, or discovers that their solicitor has retired or…
7 years ago
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Home owners be aware (beware) of Capital Gains Tax

Most of us ignore Capital Gains tax on houses, after all your house has the benefit of the Private Residence…
7 years ago
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The Benefits of Lasting Powers of Attorney

A recent Law Society blog by the Society’s Private Client Section member Jane Cassell focused on……
7 years ago
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DWP changes to funeral expense claim process

The Department for Work and Pensions has announced that families will find it easier to get help to pay for…
7 years ago
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Simplifying the design of inheritance tax

This is the title of a report issued by the Office of Tax Simplification (OTS) at beginning of July….
7 years ago
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What to do when a loved one dies

When someone close to you passes away, it can be difficult to know what exactly needs to be done……
7 years ago
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Revocable Trusts, Living Trusts and Family Settlements

There are many trusts names / types that are frequently quoted to us by people……
7 years ago
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How can I avoid inheritance tax?

Trying to find ways to avoid Inheritance Tax (IHT) has become an everyday question in recent years….
7 years ago
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What are the responsibilities of a trustee?

We are frequently asked what the responsibilities of a trustee are, and sadly it is one that is very difficult…
7 years ago
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Inheritance Tax Solicitors – 6 common myths

When we speak to people about inheritance tax, they will often tell us about the things that they have done…
7 years ago
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Changes in the world of Probate

We are told that the drive for all these changes both at HMRC and at the Probate Registries has been…
7 years ago

My owner died – what now?

We dote on our furry bundles of joy our whole lives, but do we ever consider what will happen to…
7 years ago