Family is Family, but What is Per Stirpes?Family is Family, but What is Per Stirpes? When we consider Will writing understanding the distribution of an estate is vital. Creating ...
When the Storms of Life are Raging, Stand By Me – being Someone’s AttorneyAs we grow older we all become more aware of getting our house in order and things we want to make sure we take care of. One of the most ...
Investment catch out in Lasting Power of Attorney's and how to protect your money.“I Believe in Rags to Riches, Your Inheritance won’t last” Ok so perhaps Aerosmith don’t know everything, but here’s a thing, without the...
Inheritance Tax the Voluntary TaxHM Treasury predicts inheritance tax receipts will total £5.3 billion in 2017/2018. By 2022/2023 it expects the figure to rise to £6.5 bi...
SUCCESSION PLANNING: UK citizens not discussing inheritance with their familiesChris' opinion: According the research conducted by Brewin Dolphin (see below) it does not surprise us that so many families do not engag...
Chris Smith Nov 3 1 min Making Your Will during Lockdown In these uncertain times, no-one knows what could be around the corner. As the government has recently announced yet another period of lo...
Chris Smith Oct 13 1 min Choosing an Executor Choosing an Executor When making a Will many people choose spouses, partners, and children as Executors. Questions crop up such as how ma...
