The Practicalities of Paying Inheritance Tax
The payment of Inheritance Tax on estates would appear to be a growing problem for Personal Representatives. In 2009/10, just 2.7% of estates were subject to Inheritance Tax, whereas in 2015/16, this had risen to 4.2% of estates. (Source: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/730125/Table_12_3.pdf) Any impact that the introduction of the Residence Nil Rate Band has had on the […]
An Increase In Client Demand Leads Arken To Add Advance Decisions To Its Document Generating Software
Whereas a Will enables people to make express decisions to let other people administer their property after they have died, sometimes it is desirable to give binding instructions while still living in order to establish in advance control of what will happen in relation to property or physical care should mental or physical capacity become […]
Webinar: Why going ‘Paper-Lite’ Is Essential For Your Firms Information Security
Law firms have traditionally been ‘paper-heavy’ environments and while firms are better aware of the benefits of going ‘Paper-Lite’, making it a reality has been easier said than done. A new entrant to the legal services market has made it their mission to enable law firms to digitise paper documents easily and inexpensively. This allows […]
Brexit Party Pledge To Abolish Inheritance Tax
Nigel Farage’s Brexit Party has announced its first manifesto pledge, beyond anything Brexit related, this week. Richard Tice, the Brexit Party’s Chairman, promised to abolish inheritance tax in its entirety. The Chairman of the Party believes that tax on death is ‘mean, wrong-headed,’ causing tension and discontent for less than 1% of all taxable revenue. […]
How To Increase Your Funeral Plan Sales In 3 Easy Steps
Tom Stansfield – Fortis Law Businesses and their owners all have key objectives. Most are concerned with their bottom line, making profit, and just as importantly helping our clients by providing good customer service and solutions to legal problems. Funeral plans can be a great solution for many clients but are overlooked by many estate […]
New Italian Law Service Offered By Buckles Solicitors
Buckles Solicitors LLP has extended it’s international service offering following the appointment of Jessica Zama. Jessica’s appointment sees the firm extending its services into Italian private client law. Jessica joined the firm in July, based in the London office in the International department. She is bilingual in both English and Italian, and qualified as a […]
