Wills, Estate Planning & Probate
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British couples could be risking problems later in life because they are not discussing estate planning and Wills with each other.This is the conclusion ...
Using qualified solicitors when making Wills could be a better option than trying to do it yourself.This is according to Emma Simon of the Telegraph, ...
A hairdresser has been ordered to pay back an inheritance left to her by two elderly sisters after their family successfully had their Will overturned.The ...
Another study has highlighted the importance of using properly-qualified Will-writers for estate planning.The Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners ...
Britons looking to write their Will have been advised to only use people who are qualified to provide the service. There have been reports by people ...
People looking to carry out estate planning should be aware that they may be eligible for inheritance tax exemption if they own farmland. According to ...
A new legal document has been discovered which shows that Peter Sellers intended to leave his fortune to his eldest daughter and not his estranged wife.The ...
WillsSpeaking to the Gloucestershire Citizen, law expert Rhian Rees warned dying without a valid Will - referred to in legal terms as dying intestate ...
All British couples should make a Will as soon as they have assets together, regardless of their marital status.This is the recommendation of Julian Knight, ...
Cohabitees have been advised to make a Will in order to avoid inheritance problems should anything happen to either partner.Property expert Emyr Pierce, ...
People in the UK have again been urged to make sure they have a Will in place after new research suggested that many have not.A poll by Barnardo's found ...
The respondents to a survey on government levies have voted inheritance tax among the most unpopular charges.MSN Money carried out the poll, which asked ...
Parents are avoiding giving gifts in their Wills so that their children do not fall victim to large inheritance tax bills.This is the conclusion of a ...
Young adults should not assume they do not need to make a Will, according to one financial expert.Making a Will can help to ensure a person's assets are ...
A large proportion of family feuds regarding inheritance could be avoided if Britons made sure they had Wills.This is the suggestion of Nimi Akinkugbe, ...
The details of tragic TV personality Jade Goody's Will have been revealed to a newspaper.She took advice from estate planning solicitors before her death ...
As people in the UK get prepared for the end of the financial year, this could be a good time to look over your inheritance tax planning.This is the advice ...
Making a proper Will is the best way to ensure that your estate will pass on to the relatives or friends you want it to.This is the advice of financial ...
A family is currently appearing at the High Court because of a Wills dispute involving the inheritance of a farmer's estate.George Kay was the owner of ...
People looking to have their Wills drawn up may be more inclined to seek professional advice after a case in which a man was found to be stealing from ...
Certainty.co.uk, the UK's first 'on-line registry for Wills' has launched in East Anglia with Kester Cunningham John as a Founder Member. "After ...
A woman has won her legal battle to claim property belonging to her family after being disinherited in her parents' Wills.Dr Christine Gill has been awarded ...
Those writing Wills as part of their future estate planning should ensure they seek advice from a properly accredited and qualified professional.This ...
Consumers have been reminded of the importance of producing Wills if they do not wish to put their families at risk of going through an expensive and ...
Those looking to take responsibility for their future financial planning should not be taken in by common misconceptions about writing Wills, according ...
Writing Wills should be considered a priority for those looking to take all of the precautions necessary in estate planning, according to an expert.The ...
Many young people have yet to produce Wills because they feel they do not need to worry about doing so until later, according to research.A survey conducted ...
A consumer advice site has warned people of the need to prioritise financial planning measures such as writing Wills if they wish to avoid unnecessary ...
People hoping to minimise the sting of inheritance tax when their assets are passed on to their families should ensure they have a proper Will drawn up, ...
Consumers have been reminded that arranging power of attorney as soon as possible should be considered a top priority in their future financial planning.A ...
The Law Society has called on consumers to ensure they employ professional solicitors when producing Wills.Robert Heslett, president of the body, expressed ...
People looking to write Wills as part of their future financial planning should be aware of the need for thorough and unambiguous detail.This is the advice ...
Consumers have been reminded to ensure they write Wills in order to make sure their surviving partner is not left with difficulty claiming an inheritance.The ...
Older homeowners have been advised to help their family to help them by preparing a Lasting Power of Attorney.The Equity Release Solicitors' Alliance ...
Proposed changes to inheritance law relating to cohabitees made by the Law Commission could prove problematic for the legal profession.At least that is ...
The RSPCA is to appeal after a Will in which it was bequeathed more than £2 million was successfully challenged.A judge ruled that Christine Gill's ...
A woman who took legal action after being excluded from her late father's Will despite a prior agreement has expressed surprise after a judge ruled against ...
One in three people over 65 will die with dementia and many are leaving it too late to appoint someone they trust to make decisions on their behalf. Latest ...
Couples have been advised to dedicate time to considering the impact that marriage could have on their wills and financial planning.Financial advice website ...
Consumers looking to take control of their own estate planning have been warned not to overlook the importance of producing and updating wills.Martin ...
Consumers have been advised of the key role that proper financial planning can play in reducing their liability to large inheritance tax payments.A new ...
Robert Chalmers, a Wealth Management partner in Kester Cunningham John's Norwich office, summarises the perils of intestacy.A national newspaper ran a ...
How many of us have life insurance and paid little attention when taking out the policy to what appeared to be straightforward documentation about Trustees? ...
Kester Cunningham John showed their support today for a nationwide campaign to encourage more people to leave gifts to charities in their wills. Nationally, ...
Unmarried couples have been advised of the potentially key role a will can play in protecting the financial security of a surviving partner.A new report ...
Writing a will can play a key role in a person's financial planning for after their death, according to a financial adviser.Ark Financial Planning has ...
People have been reminded that writing a will should be considered a critical part of financial planning for their families' and dependents' futures.A ...
Cambridgeshire newspapers carried a story in August about a Newmarket woman who admitted falsifying the execution of her late husband's unsigned and unwitnessed ...
In April 2009 great-grandmother Betty Figg was snatched by social workers against the wishes of her daughter, her former carer. Social workers arrived ...
A financial expert has advised consumers that writing wills should be considered an essential part of their future estate planning.Steven Forbes, managing ...
A financial advice group has dismissed the suggestion that the increase in interest on late inheritance tax (IHT) payments will be problematic.The government ...
Consumers have been warned that if they do not write a will, most of their assets could go to the state after their death.St Richard's Hospice in Droitwich ...
Health-related charity groups are benefiting from millions of pounds bequeathed in people's wills.A study by the Cass Business School found that six of ...
Not always. There was a report in a local paper recently about a successful challenge to the Will of an elderly lady who had come under the influence ...
People who want to avoid inheritance tax (IHT) have been advised to plan their finances accordingly.According to independent financial adviser Equity ...
David Cameron has suggested that increasing the inheritance tax threshold (IHT) could be delayed if the Conservative Party wins the next general election.Speaking ...
Norwich County Council is backing calls for changes to the law, which would allow carers to make important decisions on behalf of those they look after.The ...
Rumour has it that the Conservatives are re-thinking their well-publicised plans to raise the Inheritance Tax threshold to £1 million if they come into ...
As a result of its history, University, and geographic location, Cambridge and the surrounding area is probably home to more than its fair share of people ...
People in the UK have been encouraged to make sure they have a legally-binding will in place.According to a poll by consumer group Which?, 56 per cent ...
The economic downturn could force the Conservatives to scrap their pledge to raise the inheritance tax (IHT) threshold.Two years ago, shadow chancellor ...
Many Britons are more interested in getting sentimental keepsakes than cash in a person's will, according to a new study.Research by the Post Office found ...
People in the UK have been urged to ensure they write a legally-binding will before they die. According to wealth protection specialist Caroline Wallis, ...
Robert Chalmers, a Wealth Management Partner at Kester Cunningham John, comments on an article recently featured in the Telegraph about a mother's agonising ...
One result of the credit crunch and recession is the falling value of personal estates that is making it more important than ever that people update their ...
Any individual or couple who owns more than one home needs to determine which one is their so-called 'Principal Private Residence' (PPR). This is because, ...
Until autumn 2007, anyone concerned about their ability to manage their own affairs, due to illness or other incapacity, could appoint a third party to ...
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