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There may be Inheritance Tax increases on the way according to a report by the Express. This may be used in the effort to recover the economy following the COVID-19 pandemic. It is one of the proposed tax increases that the Chancellor could potentially be planning. This tax increase could happen as the UK has […]
Read moreCOVID-19 has undoubtedly had an impact on everything in our lives. Making Lasting Power of Attorney (LPAs) during the pandemic was an aspect that the government needed to address. This is because the subject of Wills and other legal documents is likely to be on people’s minds during this time. Why LPAs Are Important A […]
Read moreBefore the pandemic, less than half of UK adults had made a Will. This has since risen during COVID-19, with a rise in enquiries concerning making a Will of 75% since the start of the pandemic. The Financial Times reported in March that some law firms saw enquiries double in the first few weeks of […]
Read moreA Trust Will is one of the three main types of Will that you can make. They provide an extra level of protection of your assets for the people you want to leave something to. When is a Trust Will Used? A Trust is a legal structure that you can include as part of your […]
Read moreMany people choose to leave a gift to a charity in their Will. They choose to leave money to charities that have affected themselves or a loved one for the most part, or local causes that they feel passionate about. Gifts to a charity in a Will (also known as charitable legacies) are usually exempt […]
Read moreA recent report by The Mirror states that Kenny Goss, the ex of George Michael is suing his estate. He states that he did not believe George was of sound mind when he made his last will in 2013. He also states that, because he was financially dependent on George for the 13 years they […]
Read moreMediation is a very important tool in inheritance cases. Due to the sensitive nature of a lot of cases involving inheritance, it provides a level of care in what can sometimes lead to a very messy situation. What is mediation? Mediation is defined as intervention in a dispute in order to resolve it. In legal […]
Read moreThe following guidelines can help to answer one frequently asked question we face: “When is probate not necessary in the UK?” However, we won’t spend too much time consuming the details of this question, either. That’s because, in effect, probate is required primarily when there is a piece of property in question. Suppose you become […]
Read moreIt’s now official: a witness to the signing of someone’s Will by video is now acceptable. A video will witness (two of them, specifically) becomes acceptable to make a will valid in England and Wales. Valid with a backdate of 31 January 2020, the ruling carries on for at least two years. That particular date […]
Read moreThere have been many government provisions for England and Wales that enable people to make Inheritance Act Claims. To bring a claim, a grant of probate means that only certain parties will fit within the circumstances of the case for compensation. Below, we list some of the leading laws governing inheritance provision for the family. […]
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