10 Reasons Why You Need to Make a Will
10 Reasons Why You Need to Make a Will Having a valid will is an essential part of being an adult of any age. There is no denying that we…
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Can people with dementia make a Will?
When people are diagnosed with dementia, they often look to put their affairs in order and one of the things that is high on the list is making a Will.…
Can I leave money to a charity in my Will?
If you have a favourite charity and you’d like to leave a bequest to them in your Will then the good news is that not only can you leave money…
What is form IHT205?
What is form IHT205? Form IHT205 is a return that is made to HMRC to inform them of the value of an estate where it is below the excepted value…
What is estate planning?
Estate planning is simply the process of putting in place measures to make sure that your assets go to the people you want them to after your death and to…
What is UK inheritance tax?
Inheritance tax is a charge on the estate of a deceased person, often called colloquially ‘death duties’, they are paid on the value of the deceased’s estate. The estate can…
Do I need probate in the UK?
A grant of probate is the formal legal permission for an executor to administer the estate of a deceased person. Theoretically, everyone needs to have permission to deal with estate…
Lost or damaged Will? What can you do?
Lost or damaged Will? What can you do? In the UK it is a legal requirement that Wills are in hard copy format and properly signed and witnessed. This is…
What are Survivorship clauses and commorientes?
What are Survivorship clauses and commorientes? A survivorship clause is a clause that states that a gift will only be made where the beneficiary lives for a certain amount of…