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Funeral Disputes and the rights to your body

Rights to the body and funeral disputes are not uncommon. Disputes arise over concern about the final resting place of…
2 years ago
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What happens to My Bitcoins when I die?

The lack of a central registry means that without having direct access to the virtual wallet valuing and indeed paying…
4 years ago
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What happens to digital assets when you die?

Our increasing concern about security, privacy and protecting our identities online means that people are taking more care securing their…
4 years ago
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What do I do with an Inherited weapon?

Regardless of how the weapons were obtained, it is now your duty as the Personal Representative to deal with them,…
4 years ago
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Unfairly left out of a Will?

This article provides a brief explanation of who may claim, on what basis, and for how much award when they…
5 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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Pitfalls of DIY Wills

This is the first of three articles designed to highlight the Pitfalls of DIY Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney and…
6 years ago
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Inheritance Tax Planning: Should we be planning now?

When eventually we come out of lockdown and the after-effects of COVID19 on our economy, and in particular on public…
6 years ago
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Inheritance Tax Planning: Gifts out of income

Top ten tips for your inheritance tax planning……
6 years ago
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Inheritance Tax Planning: Top 10 Tips

Top ten tips for your inheritance tax planning……
6 years ago
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Inheritance Tax Planning: Making gifts in your lifetime

You may have come to a point in your life where you have amassed a large amount of capital and…
6 years ago
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Inheritance Tax Planning: Residence Nil Rate Band

The ‘new’ inheritance relief, known as the “residence nil rate band,” was first introduced by the Conservative Government back in…
6 years ago