What Could IHT Mean For You?
The COVID19 bill is coming due. One way or another, it will need to be paid. There may be a certain level of scope for the government to make savings. Realistically, however, it seems highly unlikely that there is enough scope for it to avoid raising taxes at all. If it does, or when it […]
Love, Remarriage and Inheritances
As the law currently stands, if a person is married or in a civil partnership, their spouse/civil partner has first claim on their estate if they die. Provision may be made for minor children but not for adult ones (barring special circumstances). This fact has implications on inheritance for parents even if they’re not thinking […]
Inheritance Tax
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Death is free but dying can be expensive
These days, funeral music can go way beyond traditional hymns like Abide with Me, but out of all the songs you might want to choose for your funeral, possibly the most appropriate would be the 2015 hit by LunchMoney Lewis – Bills, because, while death may be free, dying can be expensive. Here are some […]
If you’re a parent you should have a Will
Wills are essentially about stating what you want to happen with your property in the event of your death. You may never have thought of your children as your property, but you do need to think about what will happen to them in the event of your death. Here are some points to consider. You […]
