by BTWC Ltd | Apr 1, 2026 | Estate Planning
At BTWC, we recognise the important role our partner advisers play in delivering high-quality estate planning outcomes for clients. Whether you are an estate planner, financial adviser, mortgage adviser or accountant, navigating complex family dynamics is often one of...
by BTWC Ltd | Mar 2, 2026 | Estate Planning
The MacDougall case is a dispute currently before the High Court and serves as a powerful reminder of the risks that can arise where Wills, lifetime gifting and Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) intersect. In the case brought by Gary MacDougall, the court is...
by BTWC Ltd | Feb 1, 2026 | Estate Planning, Trusts, Wills
Trusts remain one of the most misunderstood areas of estate planning. For some clients, they are seen as overly complex, inflexible, or only relevant to the very wealthy. For others, they are viewed as a catch‑all solution. In reality, trusts are simply tools – and...
by BTWC Ltd | Dec 3, 2025 | Wills
As 2025 draws to a close, the landscape for estate planners, will-writers, financial advisers and mortgage brokers has seen several important developments. From landmark reform proposals to key tax and legislative shifts — some already law, others still working their...
by BTWC Ltd | Dec 3, 2025 | Estate Planning
The 26 November 2025 Autumn Budget introduced a number of tax and regulatory changes — some quite technical — but several are highly relevant for clients’ estate planning, wills and lasting power of attorney (LPA) strategies. For anyone with assets, a private pension,...