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Average inheritance tax bill hits £62k
The freeze on the main inheritance tax (IHT) threshold since 2009 has pushed more estates into the tax net, costing bereaved families almost £62,000.
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Estate planning for new parents: What to consider in your will when you have young children
Estate planning for new parents: What to consider in your will when you have young children
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Estate Planning: How to talk about your legacy with your family
Estate planning is a sensitive topic of conversation, but a necessary one when it comes to making provisions for the future, for both you and your lov…
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What is ‘Sideways Disinheritance’ and How to Avoid it
Sideways disinheritance refers to beneficiaries (most often children of a first marriage) losing out on their intended share of an estate due to a sur…
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UK Inheritance Tax exemptions
Significant changes were made to the Inheritance Tax (IHT) regulations. These amendments mean that more estates are considered exempt.
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A Guide to Lasting Power of Attorney
A Lasting Power of Attorney, enables your loved ones to manage your affairs if you are unable to.
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Leaving Money to Charity in Your Will
the decision to leave money to charity is something to consider when writing your will.
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Why Writing a Will is a Top Priority in Inheritance Planning
Anyone in this country who does not have a will places their estate at the mercy of rules created by the government, and which are known as the intest…
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