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The strict legal answer is that under the Non-Contentious Probate Rules all Wills must be open to inspection after probate…

Further tax rises seem likely and it is quite likely that it will not solve all the problems of the…

In the last two years we have seen a deterioration in the service offered by both HMRC Inheritance Tax and…

The review is looking at a very wide range of issues including Electronic Wills, Capacity to make a Will, Assisted…

The Court of Protection deals with decisions or actions taken under the Mental Capacity Act for people who cannot protect…

Corporate power of attorney can be given by company directors or shareholders to appoint another person to carry out responsibilities…

If your Will is made in a Commonwealth Country the general principle is that the Will is deemed valid in…

Equality for un-married couples has increased but there’s been no change to taxation structure and parts of the tax code…

There were no announcements in this year’s Budget about tightening up Capital Gains tax (CGT) and Inheritance tax (IHT)….

Almost all Trusts are now required to be registered with HMRC using the Online Trust Registration Service (TRS)….

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

We explain how trusts work from a legal standpoint, the purpose of trusts, and how you can benefit from using…