Inheritance Tax (IHT) raised a further £644 million for the government in August, compared to £576 million in August 2022 as the tax continues to deliver “bumper returns”. Figures published by the government this week

The cost of living crisis has seen a striking 23% year-on-year increase in pensioners across Britain relying on equity release to fund their retirement, new research has shown. At a time when the UK’s pensioners

Three in five professionals state that their mental health has declined this year as a result of workplace stress, a new study has found. Despite UK employers spending millions on wellness initiatives every year –

Having a mortgage that lasts into retirement has become more common as between April and June, 30,400 mortgages worth a total of £4.3 billion were agreed for borrowers ages over 55 and more than 50,000

A new survey asked over 2,000 users their opinions and attitudes towards retirement, pensions and investments to better understand the nations sentiment around said topics. Interestingly, as tensions in France continue to rise over the

A man who murdered a retired university teacher and admitted to defrauding his neighbour has paid more than £124,000 to their families after selling the flat he bought with their inheritance, it has been reported.

Lancaster-based will writing firm Morecambe Bay Wills & Estates has made the finals in the British Wills & Probate Awards for the third time in a row, and this year in three separate categories. Morecambe

The UK government is considering significant reforms that could allow listed companies to access up to £50 billion from their traditional staff pension schemes. Changes are being considered due to the recent shift in gilt

New data from Legal & General Home Finance shows that home improvements remain the most popular reason for existing customers to release additional funds from a lifetime mortgage (53%). Whilst some of the funds are

Probate service Just Clear has been featured in The Sunday Times during a discussion on probate and house clearance. This comes as freelance business writer Catherine Field was faced with a task after her father

Lack of action around inheritance tax planning within blended families could mean wealth isn’t passed on as intended, according to new research from financial planning firm abrdn. Almost half (47%) of blended families have not

The lack of lawyer involvement was part of a problem in a dispute over which document achieved a single mother’s final wishes, as reported by The Law Society Gazette. Sitting as a judge of the

John Campbell joins New Square Chambers, specialising in Property, Trusts, Wills & Estates and Commercial Litigation. John deals with complex and high value disputes in the High Court, County Court and Property Tribunals. Since joining

A Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) document suggests that legal executives should get the “same status” as solicitors and become aligned in the standards that apply to them, according to reports. After carefully evaluating both regulators’