In the majority of cases where someone has died and the assets in their estate exceed the allowance for their circumstances, then the estate will pay the inheritance tax. This means that the Executors (if

The administration period is the time from the date of death to the date that everything has been paid out or distributed in an estate. From 5 April 2024 estates with all types of income

Many people wish to include in their Will some simple wishes regarding their funeral, but this is usually a simple statement regarding a preference to either be buried or cremated. Under the present law, these

You may also wish to put in place a Business Lasting Power of Attorney to enable a trusted individual to act on your behalf should you become unable to do so by way of mental

Revealed: Three times as many South East homes could be burdened by inheritance tax freeze A house bought in the South East in 2022 is three times more likely to result in families being hit

Jury Rules Document Found In Aretha Franklin’s Couch Is A Valid Will A Michigan jury has ruled, after a 2-day trial, that a 2014 handwritten document found in a spiral notebook is a valid Will

After someone dies, a grant of probate is a vital step to gaining control over the deceased’s estate. Without it, families can be left unable to sell their loved one’s home, access their bank account

It has long been thought that the laws in England and Wales which govern the disposal of bodies are outdated and in need of modernization. Many of the laws still applicable today have roots in

We are often asked by clients what they need to do in the first few days or weeks following the death of a family member or friend and the first step is always the same.

You may have heard in the recent Autumn statement that the Inheritance Tax Nil Rate Band is to be frozen until at least April 2028. Essentially the Nil Rate Band is the amount of your