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Family business - plans for the future
United Kingdom - June 9 2020 As you make plans for your business, you identify and manage risks. As part of this you should plan for the risk of disruption to the business by the…
Why use a trust in estate planning?
United Kingdom - June 8 2020 Most people have heard of trusts, but don’t necessarily understand what they do. Trusts are legal vehicles that are frequently used in estate…
Dementia Awareness Week: 5 reasons to have a power of attorney
United Kingdom - June 5 2020 During our Dementia Awareness Week, we blogged about the importance of wills. We also want to stress the importance of powers of attorney, which…
Dementia Awareness Week: Life-sustaining treatment and making your choice heard
United Kingdom - June 4 2020 The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the issue of life-sustaining treatment and choice, with many seriously ill patients requiring ventilators to…
The value of a Statement of Wishes and Feelings
United Kingdom - June 3 2020 As part of dementia awareness week, I want to explain the value that a Statement of Wishes and Feelings can offer when supporting a person no longer…
Dementia Awareness Week: 5 reasons to have a will
United Kingdom - June 3 2020 As we raise awareness of dementia this week, we continue to stress the importance for everyone to have a will in place, regardless of your age or…
When would another country’s laws be relevant to your will?
United Kingdom - May 26 2020 Living in different countries over the course of your life sounds exciting - but it can create issues with your will and estate when you die and…
Intestacy reform inching closer?
United Kingdom - May 22 2020 The Scottish Government published its response to a 2019 consultation on reforming intestacy rules this week. You can find the response here, and a…
What to do after a death
United Kingdom - May 12 2020 Dealing with the death of a loved one is always an extremely emotional and stressful time, but this is particularly so during the current COVID-19…
He who hesitates is lost - Loss on sale relief
United Kingdom - April 29 2020 Inheritance tax reliefs are available to executors when they sell certain assets at a loss within particular timescales. However, with COVID-19…
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