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26th May 2020
An up-to-date Will can make dealing with the administration of someone’s estate much easier after they pass away. As well as setting out any personal wishes and bequests, a Will can help, in what is already an upsetting time, prevent disagreements between family members. But what happens if this... read more
22nd May 2020
The global pandemic has created significant changes to all of our lives, with many expatriates facing an earlier than expected return to the UK due to career or personal reasons. Peter Webb, our International Tax Manager, considers what you need to consider if a return to the UK is... read more
24th October 2019
Writing a Will involves more than simply choosing who to give your money to. So what should you consider when drafting or updating one? Steve Wright, from our Estates team, considers what’s necessary. Executors Executors deal with the administration of your estate. They will need to collect and value... read more
1st October 2019
Nothing brings home the value of good estate planning more than the famous quotation from Benjamin Franklin who said ‘In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” Making plans about what to do with your estate is always a difficult subject to broach.... read more
18th November 2018
As the number of disputed inheritances increase, it has never been more important to have a properly drafted Will in place. Recent reports are demonstrating that the amount of people writing an up to date Will is steadily increasing. In 2017, 39% of individuals in Great Britain had a... read more
5th September 2018
April 2017 saw a barrage of UK tax rules take force, including a clamp-down on the number of years resident non-domicile status can be claimed, and harsher, more regulated treatment on selected offshore arrangements which were often used to avoid encountering Inheritance Tax (IHT). As you will see from... read more
13th August 2018
UK Inheritance Tax (IHT) revenues have broken the £5 billion mark, totalling a hefty £5.2 billion this year, up from a £4.7 billion last year. With an ageing population, increasing property values and fairly static allowances IHT revenues look set to grow and grow. Within the latest government report,... read more
14th February 2018
The phrase ‘common-law marriage’ tends to be a familiar one and refers to a situation in which a couple is considered married, without having formally registered their relationship. When considering estate planning though there is a misconception that if you live with someone, your assets will simply pass to your... read more
7th December 2017
A Will is the best possible way to ensure that your assets are distributed precisely according to your wishes after you pass away. Nonetheless, there are a number of different factors which can allow for it to be challenged. The main reason is a ‘lack of testamentary capacity’ –... read more
22nd November 2017
In 2015-2016 over £4.7 billion was paid to the UK Government in Inheritance Tax (IHT). Unsurprisingly then, IHT can be a worry, but not necessarily one that has a general solution. In our webinar, Jeremy Woodley, Director of The Fry Group, discusses various strategies of approaching IHT. If you... read more