Posts tagged with: #Inheritance
If you’ve inherited from an estate, you may have options to change what happens next. This guide explains the key differences between a Deed of Variation and a Deed of Disclaimer, including when each can be used, how they affect inheritance, and their tax implications. Understand your rights as a beneficiary and how to make informed decisions about your entitlement.
Concerns have emerged over NS&I bereavement claims, with reports of missing savings and withheld Premium Bond prizes affecting thousands of estates. This article explains what has gone wrong, how NS&I bereavement claims should work, and what executors and families can do if they believe funds are outstanding, including potential tax and compensation considerations.
Find out whether getting married or entering into a civil partnership can reduce your inheritance tax liability. Discover how UK inheritance tax rules treat married and cohabiting couples differently, and why relationship status plays a crucial role in estate planning. For couples thinking about the future, understanding these legal and financial distinctions could be key to protecting family wealth across generations.
Understand the risks of using unregulated Will writers. Learn why using a regulated Solicitor is safer for your Estate and your loved ones.
Recently, there has been a lot of news coverage on the story that Max George (who is most commonly known for being a member of the boyband The Wanted), wrote a Will on his mobile phone moments before undergoing heart surgery. While this action may have been made in a moment of panic or fear, […]
We have had a flurry of clients recently, who have been given “advice” about Wills, Trusts and Probate by individuals who are not solicitors or indeed any other qualified professional with knowledge and experience of the law around these important issues. This leads us to ask, where are you getting your information from about these […]
This is a question we are asked regularly by people who have been appointed as Attorneys under an Enduring Power of Attorney, or Lasting Power of Attorney and who are looking for some guidance on their role and responsibilities. It can be a complex area and cause confusion, so here we hope to give some […]
This article answers six common questions about mental capacity and Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs). It explains how capacity is assessed, what happens if it’s in doubt, and the role of court-appointed deputies where no LPA exists.
It is not uncommon to find families disagreeing on the way a deceased loved one should be memorialised. The added dimension of second family, or blended families, have increased the potential for conflict. However, more often than not, even if family members agree with cremation, it is the fate of the ashes that then becomes the point […]
