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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…
Assisting a Loved One with Dementia – A Legal Safeguarding
Assisting a Loved One with Dementia – A Legal Safeguarding We all strive to protect our loved ones, and if someone close to us receives…
A Diagnosis of Dementia & The Next Steps to Safeguard your Finances
A Diagnosis of Dementia & The Next Steps to Safeguard your Finances Alzheimer’s Research UK estimates that one out of every two of us will…
Do you need to spring clean your legal affairs?
Do you need to spring clean your legal affairs? Spring is finally here, and whilst traditionally a time associated with spring cleaning your house, it…
