A recent High Court case which decided who should inherit the estates of a married couple who died within months of each other, has brought into focus the importance of drafting a fully comprehensive will which covers various eventualities.
Parents-to-be reminded to put will on pre-birth checklist
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Packing the hospital bag, preparing the nursery and choosing a name are tasks any parents-to-be will be familiar with but lawyers are reminding mums and dads to add writing a will to the list of things to do before baby arrives.
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Trusts in the 21st century: are they still relevant?
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Creating a trust for lifetime planning can feel like a daunting prospect. In this article, we outline the benefits and relevance of trusts in the 21st century.
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Giving to charity in your Will can be a straightforward process involving an outright legacy. The good news is that the legacy should be exempt from inheritance tax due to the charity exemption.
With an increase in people disputing Wills every year, lawyers are urging people to take professional advice early and avoid financial and familial stress later.
Wills, inheritance tax and adult children living at home
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