What is a General Power of Attorney

10 years ago

A General Power of Attorney is not the same as a Lasting Power of Attorney. A Lasting Power of Attorney…

Do I need a Trust in my Will?

10 years ago

In order to know if there is likely to be a need to create a Will Trust within your Last…

Inheritance Tax Questions & Answers

10 years ago

When is Inheritance Tax Charged? For a single person, the current Inheritance Tax IHT nil rate band threshold is £325,000.…

Choosing a Professional Executor

10 years ago

Appointing An Executor One of the clauses a Will must contain is a clause that appoints your executors. An executor…

Guidance On Making A Will

10 years ago

Making A Last Will & Testament Making a Will is essential and unless your circumstances change significantly, is something most…

Will Writing Versus Estate Planning

10 years ago

According to a recent survey by Investec, a large number of people in the UK have yet to make Will.…

What is a Trust?

10 years ago

Trusts can be used to control the distribution of a persons (the Settlor's) property and assets. This is achieved by…

What is an Asset Protection Trust

10 years ago

An Asset Protection Trust is a form of Life Interest Trust or Discretionary Trust that is created by the Settlor…

Changes to Intestacy Rules 2014

10 years ago

On the 1st of October 2014 the Inheritance and Trustees Powers Act 2014 came into force. In England & Wales…