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A Closer Look

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 02:41:21 GMT

At Lasting Powers of Attorney & Court of Protection Deputyships

What are the main differences between LPAs and Deputyships?

When is applying for Deputyship necessary?

A Closer Look

Fri, 08 Mar 2024 00:43:14 GMT

At Spring Budget 2024 & IHT Update

What changes were made to Inheritance Tax (IHT) in the Spring Budget?

A Closer Look

Mon, 26 Feb 2024 15:10:28 GMT

At 2024 Spring Budget & IHT

Will Inheritance Tax (IHT) be cut in the Spring Budget?

What other changes would we like to see?

What else could change?

Our Prediction

A Closer Look

Thu, 18 Jan 2024 21:35:02 GMT

At Video Witnessing Wills

The Impact of Covid-19 & the Amendment to the Wills Act 1837

A step-backwards or 'back to normal'?

A Closer Look

Fri, 08 Dec 2023 19:54:20 GMT

At Reducing Inheritance Tax (IHT) Liability

Who pays Inheritance Tax (IHT)?

Do I need to worry about Inheritance Tax?

How can I reduce a potential IHT Liability?

A Closer Look

Thu, 30 Nov 2023 23:51:23 GMT

At Inheritance Tax (IHT)

What is Inheritance Tax (IHT)?

IHT for Spouses & Civil Partners

Really? Up to £1 Million Tax-Free?

Spring Budget 2024 – IHT cut or abolished?

A Closer Look

Mon, 16 Oct 2023 21:14:13 GMT

At Discretionary Trusts & Trust Tax

What is a Discretionary Trust?

How does a Discretionary Trust protect assets?

Are there any ongoing costs?

Discretionary Trust Tax Overview

How it works in practice

A Closer Look

Wed, 19 Jul 2023 18:27:10 GMT

At Changes to the Intestacy Rules

What’s changed?

What does the change to the Statutory Legacy mean to you?

Why has the Statutory Legacy increased?

What are the Rules of Intestacy?

What happens to Intestate Estates now?

Cohabitees and the Intestacy Rules

A Closer Look

Fri, 26 May 2023 23:23:30 GMT

At Cost & Wills

How much does a Will cost?

Can I make my own Will for free?

How do I choose the service that's best for me?

A Closer Look

Mon, 03 Apr 2023 19:29:06 GMT

At Storing A Will

Why is storing a Will so important?

Who should keep the original Will?

Options for storing a Will

A Closer Look

Wed, 22 Mar 2023 16:08:49 GMT

At Appointing Guardians

How do I choose a Guardian?

What is the role of a Guardian?

Who is suitable?

Can I give instructions on how I'd like my children to be raised?

What are the Financial Issues?

A Closer Look

Fri, 03 Feb 2023 13:58:32 GMT

At Relationships & Wills

The effect of Marriage/Re-marriage

The effect of Separation

The effect of Divorce

Unmarried Couples

What is Partial Intestacy?

Should I make a Will before or after?

A Closer Look

Sat, 14 Jan 2023 02:02:35 GMT

At Contested Wills

When can a Will be challenged?

Who can challenge a Will?

What are the grounds for contesting a Will?

What are the reasons Wills are contested?

The rise of contested Wills

The impact of Covid-19

A Closer Look

Sun, 11 Dec 2022 15:08:50 GMT

At 'Dementia Tax'

Adult Social Care Reform

Bankrupt Britain
Why the Government is Targeting YOUR Assets
Safeguarding your Independence from Court of Protection Intervention

What do you stand to lose?

What can you do to avoid this happening to you?

A Closer Look

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 16:38:33 GMT

At Intestacy Rules

Do I Need A Will?

What Is Intestacy?

What Happens To Your Estate If You Die Intestate?