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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
17th July 2017
Changes to domicile rules are on their way. The Financial Secretary to the Treasury has released a written statement regarding changes to domicile rules. In this statement it’s made clear that the items dropped from the Finance Bill on the calling of the General Election will be reintroduced in... read more
19th April 2017
Introducing our new Inheritance Tax Guide. In 2015-2016 over £4.7 billion was paid to the UK Government in Inheritance Tax (IHT) revenues. Prior planning and preparation can significantly reduce the amount you pay. We have created an easy-to-follow guide to help you understand and reduce Inheritance Tax, and help... read more