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“I think we’ve lost the Will…” A Step-by-Step Guide to Obtaining Probate When the Will Has Been Lost
It is more common than expected for Wills to go missing. After all, a Will can just be a couple of sheets of paper! Fortunately,…
The Budget & Capital Gains and Inheritance Tax
There was much speculation about what was to come in yesterday’s budget, particularly around changes to Capital Gains Tax and Inheritance Tax and Rachel Reeves…
Rix & Kay – a unique ethos where all staff are valued
Rix & Kay – a unique ethos where all staff are valued Industry peers praise Rix & Kay in the latest edition of Legal 500…
Trusts and ten-year charges
What is a ten-year charge? Ten year charges are Inheritance Tax charges that apply to most discretionary trusts and certain life interest trusts. They occur…
Trusts, Trustees and Beneficiaries
Trusts, Trustees and Beneficiaries Trusts are a complex area of the law and their origin can be traced back in England to the eleventh and…
Is My Will Still Valid After Divorce?
Is My Will Still Valid After Divorce? Divorce is a significant life event that requires careful consideration of various aspects, including financial arrangements, property division,…
Will writing mistakes
Will writing mistakes Have you looked into making a Will and thought of writing it yourself? If so, have you considered whether it would be…
Is it possible to change someone’s will after they have died?
Is it possible to change someone’s will after they have died? It is possible for beneficiaries to change a gift in a person’s will so…
Gifts with Reservation of Benefit
Gifts with Reservation of Benefit Inheritance tax is something that individuals navigating the complexities of estate planning need to have at the forefront of their…
