Which is more important; Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA) or Wills?1 Dec 2023We would say that they are of equal importance. A Will ensures insofar as is possible (i.e. in the absence of any successful challenges /... Read more
Could you be entitled to backdated Bereavement Support Payment (BPS) or Widowed Parent’s Allowance (WPA)?27 Nov 2023Bereaved parents should check their eligibility for financial support following recent changes in the law. The Supreme Court, in 2018, ruled that it was not... Read more
The House of Commons has opened an inquiry on the Probate Registry delays24 Nov 2023Some people may be aware that the Probate Registry has been experiencing significant delays for some time now. There are also concerns about how beneficiaries,... Read more
No change to inheritance tax following the Autumn Statement on 22 November 202323 Nov 2023It was very disappointing that there were no changes to the current inheritance tax regime despite the rumours that the rate of tax was set... Read more
Is inheritance tax soon to be abolished?20 Nov 2023Rumours are rife that the Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt is going to slash or abolish Inheritance Tax in this week’s Autumn Statement. This seems unlikely given... Read more
CRYPTOCURRENCY IN DIVORCE PROCEEDINGS….a tangled web…16 Nov 2023Cryptocurrency, like any other asset in a Divorce, must be disclosed and of course, can be shared. Both parties have a duty to provide full... Read more