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Will Inheritance Affect My Council Tenancy?
Sizeable inheritance of either cash or property can have a significant impact on the beneficiary's eligibility for means-tested benefits. A much-publicised c...
History of Inheritance Tax in UK
The first ever inheritance tax known to man (although some form of authority taking from the ‘estates’ of the dead is surely as old as humanity is) was i...
Step by Step Guide to Challenging a Will
Challenging a will is a potentially difficult and lengthy task. It is a process that should only be entered into in exceptional circumstances. It is often po...
The Benefits of a Trust for Me: A Case Study
Trusts perform a number of important functions, and are the best option in a variety of circumstances. From reducing an Inheritance Tax liability to ensuring...
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Negotiating Inheritance: Dealing With the Emotional Impact
Inheritance is a difficult area. Ideally, it should be a positive experience; an opportunity to ensure that your possessions and assets are put to good use a...
Step by Step Guide to Challenging a Will
Challenging a will is a potentially difficult and lengthy task. It is a process that should only be entered into in exceptional circumstances. It is often po...
I Challenged a Will and Won: A Case Study
Challenging a will, either on the grounds that it is invalid or because it does not provide for financial dependents, is a difficult and potentially time con...
How I Minimised Capital Gains Tax on My Inheritance
Capital Gains Tax is often overlooked in the debate about tax on inheritance. People become so concerned with minimising or eliminating their Inheritance Tax...
When Can I Challenge a Will?
The period after the death of a loved one is difficult for everyone involved. Generally all parties wish to see a prompt conclusion to the process of opening...
When Should I Use the Power of Attorney?
Power of attorney, more correctly known as lasting power of attorney or LPA, is an important legal facility allowing individuals to appoint others to take ch...
What is Exempt from Inheritance Tax?
Broadly speaking, Inheritance Tax (IHT) is levied on the total net value of a deceased individual’s estate. This means that, if the total value of all asse...
Valuing an Estate
Estate valuation is one of the most important tasks facing an executor or personal representative. The valuation of the estate provides you with much of the...
What Are the Alternatives to Trusts?
Trusts provide a valuable means by which you can lower or eliminate an Inheritance Tax bill for your beneficiaries. They have become an important part of the...
Settling an Inheritance Abroad: A Case Study
The process of executing a will and carrying out the assorted tasks associated with settling the affairs of a deceased individual can be long and arduous. It...
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