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Retirement Planning – Legal advice for the fun years!

Are you reaching retirement age? In our latest article, we explain some of the things you should start thinking about…
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Life Assurance in Trust: Why get it checked by a specialist?

Home-made Lasting Powers of Attorney do not always achieve what was desired or intended. This is why we don’t recommend…
6 years ago
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Inheritance tax planning: How does it work?

For many years Herrington Carmichael has offered inheritance tax planning advice……
6 years ago
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Government Fundraising using Capital Gains Tax and Inheritance Tax

This has sparked rumours in many circles that the Chancellor is looking for a way to raise money from Capital…
6 years ago
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For experienced will writing – it’s more than just form completion

For experienced will writing is more than just form completion….
6 years ago
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New Rules – Trust Registration Services

New Trust Registration Services rules. We now know what the rules are going to require us to do……
6 years ago
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Making a Lasting Power of Attorney – before it’s too late

We highlight the importance of Lasting Powers of Attorney to enable your loved ones to make decisions on your behalf…
6 years ago
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Protecting your assets and avoiding disputes after death.

There are two certainties in life: death and taxes. Most people plan……
6 years ago
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Virtual Weekend LPA Clinic

Lasting Powers of Attorney weekend? Free 15 minute discussions……
6 years ago
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An introduction to Herrington Carmichael Trust Corporation

For many years, clients have chosen to appoint solicitors as their attorneys, executors and trustees….
6 years ago
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Making a will via video technology

As the eagle eyed among you may have spotted in the news, when it comes to making a will, the…
6 years ago
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Pitfalls of DIY Lasting Powers of Attorney

This is the second of three articles designed to highlight the pitfalls of do it yourself Wills, Lasting Powers of…
6 years ago