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 | 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,...
by BTWC Ltd | Oct 29, 2025 | Estate Planning
Our Probate Assistance service is designed to relieve the burden from clients to obtain a Grant of Representation after someone has passed away. When a person dies, their estate (i.e. property , savings, investments, personal possessions etc) must be dealt with. A...
by BTWC Ltd | Sep 30, 2025 | Estate Planning, Estate Planning Insights, Trusts, Wills
With the Autumn Budget scheduled for 26 November 2025, the whispering around Westminster is growing louder. For advisers and estate planners, the speculation isn’t just academic — any changes to inheritance, gift, trust or capital gains tax regimes could affect the...
by BTWC Ltd | Sep 2, 2025 | Estate Planning, Trusts, Wills
When clients with young families write their wills, one of the most important considerations is how to protect their children should the worst happen. A simple gift “to my children” may seem straightforward—but without careful planning, it could result in...
