Pension chaos leaves families facing financial crisis – and exposes the risks of failing to plan for the unexpected
The Estate Registry warns that pension delays affecting public sector workers show why families must have a clear plan for their finances, assets and affairs. Thousands of public sector workers and their families are being pushed into financial hardship by pension administration failures – with some relying on credit and benefits, struggling to pay care […]
Free webinar | Will preparation under scrutiny: Larke v Nugus and testamentary capacity
What happens when the circumstances surrounding the preparation of a will are questioned after a client’s death? Kings Court Trust is joined by Stephen Lawson, partner at IDR Law, for a special guest webinar exploring two important areas for will writers and estate planning professionals: Larke v Nugus requests and the assessment of testamentary capacity. […]
US assets in UK estates: key risks and what legal professionals need to know
Discovering US assets can create a great deal of complications when administering an UK estate. US shareholdings and investments are increasingly common in the estates we work with at Title Research. In some instances, the deceased may not even have actively invested in a US company, and a historic UK shareholding has become a US […]
Wealthy families ‘pay over £1bn in IHT on late gifts’, analysis shows
New figures obtained by financial advice firm NFU Mutual found more than 5,000 estates paid in excess of £1 billion in inheritance tax (IHT) on lifetime gifts in the tax years 2020- 2024. Families are increasingly gifting money or assets to loved ones to reduce their inheritance tax exposure, a trend that is likely to […]
Firm news: all the latest updates and appointments
Virtual law firm Jurit LLP has appointed Christian Abletshauser to lead its London-based family law practice. Abletshauser (pictured above) has more than 20 years of experience in the field, working on significant cases including Robertson v Robertson [2016] EWHC 613 (Fam) and Re T. He said of his new role: “Jurit’s collaborative culture, senior expertise and entrepreneurial model […]