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Are we going to see changes to Inheritance tax or Capital Gains Tax?

There were no announcements in this year’s Budget about tightening up Capital Gains tax (CGT) and Inheritance tax (IHT)….
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Update: Registering a Trust with HMRC’s Online TRS

Almost all Trusts are now required to be registered with HMRC using the Online Trust Registration Service (TRS)….
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Welfare Deputyships: are they now easier to obtain?

It is possible to apply for a Welfare Deputyship but for many years it has been very difficult to be…
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What is a Trust

We explain how trusts work from a legal standpoint, the purpose of trusts, and how you can benefit from using…
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The Importance of keeping Records for Probate

Research shows that it is becoming increasingly more difficult to track down records for probate when dealing with a deceased’s…
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Executor, Trustee and Attorney Services

We encourage clients to use friends and family for the roles of Executor, Trustee or Attorney, but sometimes this is…
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What are the duties and responsibilities of a Trustee?

In very simple terms the job of the Trustee is to give effect to the terms of the Trust and…
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Executorship – To be or not to be…

Executors are individuals or professionals chosen to administer the Estate of someone who has passed away where that person has…
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Framing or Saving Britney Spears – Conservatorship vs Deputyship

Britney has been in the Conservatorship for the past 12 years. Many of her fans see the conservatorship as prison…
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My Will, my assets – so it’s my choice!

A testators freedom is compromised by the state’s expectation that a person making a Will should not leave their family…
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Who could make a claim against my Will?

Where it is not possible to resolve a Will disputes amicably, court action might be the only alternative, but it…
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Can a stepchild contest a Will?

The simple answer is… yes. A stepchild could legitimately bring a claim as they would fall under the category of…