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Common misconceptions of trusts
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The use of Trusts by legal and financial advisers as a way of managing assets on behalf of other people has tried and tested benefits. Trusts are often used in inheritance planning, tax mitigation, lifetime estate planning to name a few.
If, for any reason, you do not wish it to be known who benefits from your estate then a secret trust is one of the possibilities that could be explored.
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What can happen when a solicitor does not follow best practice when drafting a Will?
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In a recent case, insufficient records made by the solicitor led to a Will being deemed invalid. Emma Ironside shares indicators that best practice has been followed when drafting your loved ones Will. Contact a specialist solicitor on 0800 652 8025 for expert legal advice.
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Could your clients benefit by migrating their offshore trusts to the UK?
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Some trustees and beneficiaries wrongly believe that the trust must remain ‘offshore’ or else face a huge tax bill on immigration back to the UK, but this is not correct.
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We explore the pros and cons of Mutual Wills – Wills drawn up by at least two people, who agree not to alter their Will after the other dies. Call 0800 652 8025 for a free initial consultation. National firm – based in Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, London, Manchester, Southampton & Taunton.
We explain how discretionary Will trusts work and explore how one might have prevented a family dispute over a Scottish estate. Call 0800 652 8025 for a free initial consultation with a Wills specialist. Offices in Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, London, Manchester, Southampton & Taunton.
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The private client team at Clarke Willmott recently held a webinar looking at provisions for children included in a will when a parent dies. Associate Georgia Collier and Lifetime Executive Sarah Arkless share their expertise here.
Expert, sophisticated legal advice on protecting your assets or business and reducing your estate’s IHT liability. Call 0800 652 8025 for a free consultation. Offices in Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, London, Manchester, Southampton & Taunton.
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Whilst a complex Will needs to discussed and drawn up with a solicitor, our ‘Which Will?’ tool can be used to help you consider what is important to you when it comes to making a Will. Call 0800 652 8025 to discuss your results with our solicitors