UK Inheritance Tax rules give an enormous tax break to couples who are married or in a civil partnership. Anything left by one UK spouse to another is exempt from Inheritance Tax with no...
Read more...Laws around Wills and Probate are constantly evolving, and it can be challenging to separate the relevant facts from the often alarming headlines. Maintaining regular contact with your estate planning advisor is key to...
Read more...Have you ever heard the phrase 'Pre-Charge Engagement' and wondered what it meant? Maybe you are reading this, and you have never been involved with the Police before. Or maybe you or someone you...
Read more...Whether you are married or not, when a relationship breaks down it is always a tough time, with lots of decisions to be made. When it comes to Wills, this is an area of...
Read more...If you have been served a Stalking Protection Order, we strongly recommend obtaining expert legal advice and assistance urgently. But what is a Stalking Protection Order? If made by the court, these orders can...
Read more...Neal Gozzett and Rachel Innes instructed Counsel Tom Lambert from QEB Hollis Whiteman and successfully obtain acquittal for client accused of causing serious injury by careless driving. Their professional client had been falsely accused...
Read more...When estate planning, one thing that is commonly overlooked is whether your surviving spouse/cohabiting partner will have sufficient cash to sustain their costs of living immediately after your death. Even if the whole estate...
Read more...The cost of dying increased to £9,658 in 2023, a 5% increase from 2022. This figure, calculated by SunLife, includes a funeral plus professional fees and send-off costs. This increase brings added strain of...
Read more...Inheritance Tax (IHT) is a tax charged on the value of a person’s net estate after their death. It is charged at 40% on assets exceeding available tax reliefs, with a reduced rate of...
Read more...There's been a lot to digest since the Chancellor unveiled her Budget. I am sorry to say that the predictions in my earlier article - Will Inheritance Tax Increase? - were correct. On 30 October, the...
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