New insight has revealed that despite an increase in inheritance tax thresholds over the last 20 years, higher rates of house price growth mean that homebuyers across 36 per cent all UK local authorities are

This Remember A Charity Week (9th-15th September), solicitor firms, Will-writers and legal partners are joining charities across the UK to encourage people to consider leaving a gift to their favourite charities in their will, while

The latest wages data suggests that the new full state pension is expected to rise by £460 a year from April. The rise is expected to be driven by the “triple lock” mechanism, which dictates

A High Court judge has ruled that Donald McPherson, also known as Alexander James Lang, unlawfully killed his wife, heiress Paula Leeson, to gain access to her £4.4 million estate, as reported by The Telegraph.

People dealing with the death of their partner and facing financial hardship will soon be able to apply to have the application fee for settlement waived, under new rules laid in Parliament today. Currently, people

Brachers law firm, based in Maidstone and Canterbury, has appointed a new tax and trusts specialist to strengthen its private client team. Joining with more than 18 years’ experience, Miranda Wood is senior tax manager

The UK state pension is set to increase by more than £400 in cash terms next year, as Treasury estimates suggest it will surpass inflation. The rise is expected to be driven by the “triple

The First-tier Tax Tribunal (FTT) has ruled that HMRC cannot pursue £588,700 of underpaid inheritance tax (IHT) linked to a failed tax-planning arrangement, as reported by STEP. This decision came after an HMRC officer mistakenly

Finders International has announced the launch of its new platform, the Finders International Development Hub. This innovative platform offers free online training and resources, specifically curated to support and elevate the expertise of public and

Over-55 homeowners are making major cutbacks as they try to be mortgage free by the time they retire , new research has revealed. Its study found nearly three out of five (57%) say they are

Rachel Reeves, the Chancellor, has refused to rule out possible increases to both inheritance tax and capital gains tax ahead of the upcoming Budget on October 30th, as reported by The Telegraph. In an interview,

As of 1st October 2024, courts in England and Wales will have the authority to impose legal costs on parties who fail to participate in non-court dispute resolution processes in cases under the Trusts of

New freedom of information data from HM Revenue and Customs, obtained by Quilter has revealed that 3.1 million or one in five pensioners will be dragged into paying higher or additional rate tax by the

Young adults aged between 18-34 expect to have an average of three different careers over their lifetime with a five-year pension holiday, according to a new study commissioned on behalf of Handelsbanken Wealth & Asset

Bereaved families are among thousands of people being ‘cheated out of interest on their own money by solicitors that have pocketed millions as a result’ says a personal finance comparison site finder.com. New research has

The England and Wales High Court (EWHC) has dismissed a man’s attempt to exclude his brother from a family trust set up by their late father, as reported by STEP. The dispute arose after Jonathan

The Department for Work and Pensions is urging pensioners to check their eligibility for Pension Credit in order to secure this year’s Winter Fuel Payment. It comes as the government has had to make some

The Charity Commission, the regulator of charities in England and Wales, has published fresh research that shows public trust in charities at highest level since 2014. The research reveals that information about how money is

The England and Wales High Court (EWHC) has permitted the family of the late Al-Hasib Al Mahmood to appeal its decision in the significant deathbed gift case, Rahman v Hassan (2024 EWHC 1290 Ch), as