by Richard Mawer | Oct 4, 2022 | Wills
What is estate planning and why is it so important? Estate planning is the process of working out how best to leave money and assets to family. It allows people to protect their wealth for future generations and in some cases minimise inheritance tax. It can also...
by Richard Mawer | Aug 3, 2022 | Wills
In this article we look at the technical aspects of PETs and GROB, our next article will focus on how effective estate planning will help ensure allowances are maximised. When people think of the future and their loved ones, many wish to give a lifetime gift...
by Richard Mawer | Jul 19, 2022 | Wills
It is becoming increasingly common for couples to marry with one or both parties having children from a previous relationship. They may also go on to have children together. This is known as a blended family. According to The Office for National Statistics, in 2017...
by Richard Mawer | May 24, 2022 | Wills
A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) must be registered in order for it to be valid and for the chosen Attorneys to be able to use it. Once registered a Property and Affairs Lasting Power of Attorney can be used straight away with the Donors consent. For a Health and...
by Richard Mawer | May 24, 2022 | Wills
Millions of couples who have chosen to avoid tying the knot are at risk of falling into complex legal battles to get a share of a home they've lived in all their lives or the wealth they've helped build. The numbers of cohabiting couples in the UK has risen to five...
by Richard Mawer | Apr 26, 2022 | Wills
Trust registration requirements first appeared in 2017 when the UK adopted the terms of the 4th Money Laundering Directive. The intention was to capture a substantial amount of data on trusts to ensure compliance with the directive and for HMRC reporting requirements....
