Effective Succession Planning for Family Businesses
Family businesses form the backbone of our economy, yet a staggering 69% of owners lack a detailed succession plan, and
Inheritance Act Claims – Secure Your Financial Provision
If someone has died and has not made any, or reasonable, financial provision for you from their estate, you may be able
How to pay Inheritance Tax
If you are dealing with the estate of someone who has died, you may need to pay Inheritance Tax (IHT). Some or all of th
Unclaimed estates list reveals over £1 billion of estate assets waiting to be inherited
The government’s unclaimed estates list has exceeded £1 billion in assets. This is money and property left by individual
Widow wins 50% share of husband’s £1m estate
A widow who was married to her husband for 66 years but left out of his Will has won her court case requesting a share o
Inheritance claim win for adult child against parent’s estate
In a recent inheritance claim case, a disabled adult won £195,000 from his late mother’s estate after being left out of
Millennials prioritise parents over inheritance
Research carried out by Barclays Wealth has found that nearly a third of millennials would prefer that their parents spe
Should Wills provide for children?
Following the 2017 Supreme Court case of an adult daughter who successfully claimed financial provision from her late mo
Save up to £140K of Inheritance Tax with a correctly drafted Will
We recognise Inheritance Tax is often a subject no one wants to discuss, however it is vital you know what tax relief is
Top 10 reasons to make a Will
Despite the preparation of a Will being straightforward and relatively inexpensive, nearly two-thirds of the British adu
Inheritance Tax – the importance of proper valuations.
Most of us are aware that the role of an Executor when appointed under a Will is to administer the estate of a deceased