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40% of over 40s don’t even know the basic cost of retirement, according to recent research from a major investment provider.
Tax gained from people taking advantage of pension freedoms has surpassed the original Government predictions.
Just under one-fifth (18%) of people predict that when they retire, their cash savings will only be £2,500 or less.
In the wake of the charities appeal being allowed, the Ilott v Mitson judgement has gathered varying opinions
The Ilott v Mitson judgment could provide greater reassurance to donors
The Supreme Court has allowed the charities’ appeal in the the case of Ilott v Mitson.
Today’s Wills & Probate and Editor Assist are delighted to be attending the upcoming Institute of Professional Willwriters (IPW) AGM and Conference next week (22nd March 2017).
Not having enough to money to fund retirement has been revealed as the main financial concern for 44% of UK men and women.
Recent research has indicated that an increasing number of clients are looking reduce the risk of losing capital assets by using discretionary trusts.
As the number of estates affected by Inheritance Tax grows, businesses in the UK are being urged to consider the benefits of business property relief.
In order to avoid losing out on a new tax perk, thousands of people who set up trusts as a way of a reducing inheritance tax will have to re-arrange their affairs.
Nigel Walker-Jennings LLB (Hons) is an LLM Barrister, In-House Counsel & Director at the Legal Services Guild (LSG).
As part of a Budget announcement around social care funding, the Government is considering changes including a potential “cap” on long-term care costs as well as a “death tax”.
The 2017 Manchester Legal Awards have recognised the achievements of a pioneering legal advice clinic from the University of Manchester,
Following the silver jubilee event being so well received last year, the Institute of Professional Will Writers (IPW) and the Institute of Scottish Professional Will Writers (ISPW) will be holding its 26th Annual AGM and
The Chancellor of the Exchequer has made it clear that the so-called ‘death tax’ will not be revived.
An MP has warned that raising the inheritance tax allowance could exacerbate the north-south divide.
According to current provisional figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), the number of recorded deaths in England and Wales during January 2017 was 57,330.
MPs have warned that increasing the state pension age may mean working people could die before they become eligible to receive it.
A recent report from the Financial Conduct Authority has highlighted retirement income market trends during Quarters 2 and 3.
A draft Terms of Reference has recently been published by the Payments Systems Regulator (PSR).
Thanks to probate genealogy company Anglia Research, a South African woman from who felt ‘like an orphan’ has discovered a whole new family on Merseyside.
Research on the correlation between death and socio-economic position may indicate a relationship between occupation and the likelihood of dying at an earlier age.
People inheriting estates over £2 million will need to pay charges of £20,000 following a recent proposal from the Ministry of Justice (MoJ).
The right to make a claim under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975, ends with the death of the individual who held the entitlement,
A recent decision which ruled that the cutting of judges pension entitlements was discriminatory is to be challenged by the government.
According to a recent report, a quarter of people planning to retire in 2017 will have unpaid debts, typically totalling around £24,000.
Amendments have recently been made to Practice Guide 6, which deals with devolution on the death of a registered proprietor.
Recorded as the most common cause of death in 2015, the prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia is only likely to increase as Britain’s population continues to age.
A new service has been launched which aims to reduce the cost of caring for elderly relatives.
If cuts to immigration are made following Britain’s departure from the EU, Britons may be forced to work longer.
According to recent research, 21% of cohabitees believe that they would automatically inherit the final salary pension of a deceased partner.