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Holding properties in overseas structures had for many years been viewed as an effective solution in order to avoid various types of tax. However for non-UK domiciles, the introduction of the 2013 Annual Tax of
With an aim to “revolutionise the way we think about and plan for our loved ones after our death”, a US legal technology giant has launched a form of ‘digital will’.
Today marks the start of UK Charity Week, which provides UK individuals with the opportunity to place fundraising and charity awareness high on the agenda. With the focus being on raising money for important causes,
When passing on death benefits, pension freedoms have brought in an element of legislative scope. However, in order to ensure death benefits are passed on in the way the client intended, it is important that
Much like other services, will writing also gives a 14-day cooling-off period. This conforms with the rights of a consumer under the Consumer Contracts Regulation 2013 (s.30) and is detailed specifically in regards to will
When dealing with an individual’s assets following their death, a specific process must be followed.
Local authorities are striking off record numbers of those trusted with the finances of an individual lacking mental capacity.
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) provisional figures for excess winter deaths (EWDs) provide an insight into the rise in mortality during the colder months.
Delivering its third quarterly trading update of 2016 was Dignity plc (Dignity or the Group), the UK’s only listed funeral related service provider. The current figures have been driven by the increased number of deaths
For tax-planning purposes, the development of the residence nil-rate band (RNRB) legislation has been of high significance. The main legislation is located is within the Finance (No.2) Act 2015 and the more recent 2016 Finance
As Scotland’s second largest private client practice with a team of over 50, Anderson Strathern has offices across Edinburgh, Glasgow and East Lothian. Highlighting its appetite for acquisitions, the firm states it will continue to
2015 saw dementia and Alzheimer’s as the leading cause of death for the first time at 11.6%.
A legal panel comprising of experts from five of the UK’s best corporate law firms has been launched by Mencap. Known as Rights Here, Rights Now, the panel will work in conjunction with the Mencap
With offices in Somerset and Dorset, law firm Humphries Kirk has welcomed two new solicitors to its Crewkerne offices, enhancing its private client team.
The issue of who is best professionally equipped to deal with probate has proved contentious. Accountants have largely been recommended as the best to deliver the uncontested probate, as previously covered by Todays Wills and
An extra £250 in compensation has been ordered to be paid by Cofunds, after a widow was led to believe £260,000 was hidden from her by her husband.
A leading law firm’s partner has been struck off after administering an estate to benefit an associate.
A clear demand to cash in defined benefit pension schemes has been observed, following the introduction of pension freedoms. The sudden spike in those seeking to bank their final salaries is at a time where
Aiming to provide confidence and reduction of regulatory burden in the workplace, a new report writing and decision making tool has been introduced to improve health and social care provision. The one-of-a-kind device has been
In order to disinherit their son of the £10 million inheritance he had been promised, the wife of an Alzheimer’s sufferer “took advantage” of her husband’s condition, a judge has ruled. In a bid to
Described as “a real alternative to the default equity release solution”, the Retirement Lifestyle Booster is a new mortgage aimed at older homeowners. For those between 60 and 79, the new solution pays out a
The use of online estate agents is growing. The likes of YOPA, Tepilo and eMoov are becoming increasingly popular in offering an alternative platform for sellers to market their property and potentially increase the speed
After neglecting to mention them in his will and leaving the majority of his £10 million estate to his lawyer, David Guest’s family are suing his legal team. His lawyer, Edward Bearman was bequeathed Gest’s
Prior to the passing of a business owner, it is important that relevant arrangements are in place so the business can be transferred smoothly. Similarly, it may be beneficial to assess whether any assets involved
The death of a loved one is bound to be an emotional time, and along with funeral arrangements and estate management, can also make it one plagued with stress. Hence the reason why so many
Disputes over the wills of those in the public eye are becoming ever more prevalent. Celebrity estates of thousands or even millions of pounds are frequently becoming the centre of bitter disputes between family members,
The High Court has ruled that the Government alone does not have the power to begin the process of leaving the European Union (EU).
The High Court in Northern Ireland has heard that neighbours who had previously been left a man’s home, claim he was bullied into making a new will just a week prior to his death.
Valuable insight into how solicitors can assist their clients to support charities has been revealed in new research from the Law Society of England and Wales.
The number of children challenging their inheritances in court has grown. 116 was the number of cases seen by the High Court in 2015 that involved children contesting the estate left by their parents, an
The latest stamp duty surcharge may mean thousands of divorce settlements could be left open to challenge.
Whether the latest proposed changes to pension tax relief will actually encourage saving has led to varied opinions among numerous advisers and providers.