CTT Superhero Webinar 87: Last Chance! End of year tax planning opportunities

CTT

End of year tax planning opportunities – do not miss out on your allowances! There are various allowances that, as estate planners, we are all aware of. Some may seem menial, such as the £3,000 gifting allowance, but it can save your clients £1,200 of Inheritance Tax. There are some planning points around this, such […]

Kings Court Trust covers UK financial institution probate thresholds

Probate

Financial institutions may decide whether probate is required on a case-by-case basis, or they might have a set threshold. Probate thresholds vary greatly from institution to institution, typically ranging between £5,000 and £50,000, and are set individually rather than by the government. Kings Court Trust’s new blog provides an overview of these thresholds, as well […]

Major UK law firm becomes first to accept payments in cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrency

gunnercooke has announced it is now accepting payment for legal and professional services via cryptocurrencies such as Ethereum and Bitcoin, in a move believed to be the first for a major law firm in the UK. Such payments are being accepted in a growing number of professional industries, but there are currently no major players […]