What happens to Digital Assets when you die?

Estatesearch launch new series of technical webinars with two sessions looking at Digital Assets. Digital Assets are increasingly common in estate administration as technology continues to expand into our modern lives. It is estimated that 66% of the total UK population has an active Facebook account and according to the FCA, in 2021 2.3 million […]
CTT Group Christmas Estate Planning Quiz – Superhero Webinar 96

Get in the festive spirit this year with our free Christmas Estate Planning Quiz, featuring a range of estate planning questions as well as light-hearted Christmas trivia. We have a selection of prizes up for grabs, so it’s everything to play for! Book here for Friday 2nd December https://countrywidegroup-co-uk.zoom.us/webinar/register/9116679077564/WN_8r3efzL7SZWW2PS6PfyOmA Book here for Monday 5th December […]
Inheritance Tax freezes this winter until 2028 and hits more people with an IHT bill

Following the recent Autumn Statement announcement that the Inheritance Tax threshold will be frozen until 2028, we look at whether this is positive or negative for the average person. Whilst not a headline tax increase, it definitely has the hallmark of a stealth tax. Freezing the threshold may sound positive, however in practice this means […]
Why estate planning professionals should be concerned about the Great Wealth Transfer

Over the next 30 years, £5.5 trillion will be inherited by Millennials and Generation X. This historic movement of money has been coined as “The Great Wealth Transfer” by various journalists and financial experts… estate planning support has never been more important. Baby Boomers (those born between the late 1940s and early 1960s) control nearly […]