Why Should Anyone Care That Lawscot Has Renewed Exizent’s Approved Supplier Accreditation?
The Law Society of Scotland (Lawscot) has recently renewed Exizent’s Approved Supplier status for our specialist executry software for 2024. For those that don’t yet know, our platform is modern, highly usable, cloud-based software, designed and built to meet the specific needs and outputs for Scots Law as it applies to a person’s death, and […]
Client blog: An overview of Inheritance Tax and gifting
When estate planning or dealing with the estate of someone who has died, your clients may have to consider Inheritance Tax (IHT). This process can be confusing, especially for those who have never dealt with it before. Kings Court Trust’s blog summarises IHT and gifting, including: What is IHT? What is the Nil Rate Band? What forms are needed […]
Green farming initiatives ‘should not’ lead to IHT penalties
In recent developments, British farmers are voicing their concerns over the economic pressures posed by the importation of cheap foreign food, which is impacting their incomes significantly, as reported by The Telegraph. This growing unrest has led to protests, including a notable demonstration at the port of Dover, where tractors and slow-moving vehicles lined up […]
Funeral costs increased slower than inflation following CMA order
An annual review of the funerals market, published by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), suggests its Funerals Market Investigation Order 2021 is continuing to have a beneficial impact on the costs paid by bereaved relatives when arranging a funeral. The review – based on submissions from large funeral directors operating in the sector – found […]
