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From 6 April 2017, a new Inheritance Tax (IHT) relief called the Residence Nil-Rate Band “RNRB” will become available for certain people to claim. This will mean a further £100,000...
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Making a Will puts you in control. You can leave clear instructions on how your estate is to be distributed and you avoid your assets being subject to statutory intestacy...
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If you do not leave a Will, when you die the law (known as the ‘Intestacy Rules’) will decide who will inherit your assets. The Intestacy Rules provide a list...
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‘Awareness of Lasting Powers of Attorney’ is on the increase. People understand that it is preferable to plan now for a point in the future when they cannot manage their...
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When more than one person owns an interest in a property, they need to consider how they want to hold it. There are two ways in which a property can...
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Moving into a nursing home, often a taboo subject amongst families and friends, can be a difficult and stressful time. Talking through your options with a legal adviser early on can help protect you, and the ones you love, in the future.
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