When dealing with an estate, an increasing problem for executors is the val...
Inheritance tax (IHT) is payable at 40 per cent on the net value of a pers...
In the UK, there are quite generous exemptions from Inheritance Tax (IHT) ...
A will expresses the final wishes of the deceased person and it is commonl...
From 2003-4 Self-Assessment Tax Returns have included a facility to enable ...
When one member of a cohabiting couple dies, it can come as an unpleasant ...
Being an executor is a demanding job at the best of times and a task that i...
It's easy to include a charity in your will, but you should always consult ...
Despite the changes being brought about by the Civil Partnership Act 2004 ...
There was a fundamental change on the way in the way powers of ...
In April 2007 the Department of Health introduced a new Mental ...
The Department of Health has introduced a new ...
Mental capacity has always been something of a problem area of ...
It is a source of concern to lawyers and families alike that the majority o...
With increased life expectancy, it is becoming increasingly common for peo...
Many people have assets which they have forgotten about – old bank ac...
It is widely thought that a will can be changed afte...
In spite of the best endeavours of the legal profession, as well as freque...
The levels of statutory legacy (the amount that surviving spouses or civil...
Under the Housing Act (S17) a spouse has the right to succeed, in most circ...
One of the most common statements of wish in a will is a statement outlini...
The law recognises that some people (such as solicitors or accountants) hav...
