Effective estate planning: Lessons from celebrity deaths
Regardless of our age, wealth, health or status, we all should know the importance of estate planning, especially creating a Will. When a celebrity dies, the world often learns how well or poorly they have planned for the distribution of their estate. That’s why in Kings Court Trust’s latest blog post, they explore the valuable […]
Shortlist coming soon for British Wills and Probate Awards 2021
The shortlist for the British Wills and Probate Awards, sponsored by Executor Solutions, will be released from Tuesday 31st August. Each day throughout the week the category shortlists will be released as excitement builds toward the hybrid event on 21st October 2021. The ceremony sees the return of hotly contested categories such as Innovation of […]
LSB confirm practice fee and Compensation Fund contributions to fall
The Legal Services Board (LSB) have confirmed that individual practising fees will be £266 in 2021/22… a £12 reduction from 2020/21 and a 17% reduction over the last 6 years. Despite an increase in the SRA’s funding requirement he continued rise in the number of practising solicitors means that individual fees will be less than […]
IHT analysis shows 6% increase year on year
The financial services firm NFU Mutual has revealed findings of research into inheritance tax (IHT) and regional divisions. NFU Mutual’s analysis found that there were 22,100 deaths in 2018/19 which resulted in an IHT bill, with an average total of £209,502, an increase of 6% from £197,521 in the previous year. The figures highlight a […]
Superhero Webinar 81: Planning for Clients with Business / Agricultural Assets
Register now for Superhero Webinar 81: Planning for Clients with Business / Agricultural Assets Topics include: Business Relief and Agricultural Relief – what are they? How should a Will be drafted for clients with relievable assets? Cross / Double Option Agreements – who needs them, how do they work and why are they so vital? […]