Estate Planning
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Gifts to charity in Wills rises to £980m as more estates seek to cut inheritance tax
The total value of gifts left to charity in people’s Wills rose to £980m last year, partly as a result of testators…
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Why early estate planning is key to effective generational wealth transfer | legal insight for advisers from Collyer Bristow experts
When it comes to passing on wealth, hindsight is no substitute for foresight. In this exclusive IFA Magazine article, we’re grateful to…
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Why every client needs a will – and how advisers can guide the conversation | Jonathan Foster, Wilsons Solicitors
The reality is that wills are not just for the wealthy. There are many reasons why clients of all ages and life…
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Estate planning should be a family-wide conversation: are unused pensions the catalyst many needed to start the process?
Written by Caroline Foulger, Partner at Hunters Law LLP Inheritance Tax has never been straightforward, yet many refer to it as a…
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HSBC Life UK commits to supporting estate planning growth
HSBC Life (UK) Limited has shown its commitment to supporting the growing need for estate planning with the launch of new tools…
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Number of estates liable to inheritance tax rises by 13% ahead of ‘seismic’ reforms due next year
New figures released by HMRC today show that the number of estates liable to pay inheritance tax rose by 13% in 22-23 vs the…
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Taxpayers should consider charitable giving to reduce inheritance tax bills and leave more to next of kin
Taxpayers should make greater use of charitable giving to reduce their inheritance tax (IHT) bills and leave more of their estates to…
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Fraud fears over digital wills – legal experts warn
Proposals to introduce ‘digital’ Wills will increase the risk of fraud against elderly or vulnerable individuals, warns TWM Solicitors, a leading private…
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Nick Adams, co-founder of adeus explains why it’s time for advisers to rethink legacy planning and wills in the digital age
Let’s face it, wills and legacy planning don’t usually spark the most upbeat conversations. For many clients, it’s something they know they…
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Fairer Finance launches online will-writing ratings amid rising concerns over DIY wills
Fairer Finance, the independent consumer group and ratings provider, has launched a new set of product ratings for online will-writing services amid growing concerns…
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