Why should you make a will if you own property...
If you own any assets abroad or are considering investing in a holiday property in a foreign country, it is important that you think about...
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Brexit: Probate Court Fees
For we private client lawyers, the appointment of a new Chancellor of the Exchequer always comes with a certain amount of nervousness. How will the...
Paul Tobias
Consultant, Trusts & EstatesCan literally anyone challenge a will?
As a recent Court of Appeal case decided the answer is ‘no,’ but perhaps the group of people who can challenge a will is wider...
Paul Grimwood
Partner, Head of Dispute ResolutionThe devilish detail on inheritance tax
By inheritance specialist Emily Wiggins with Hart Brown Solicitors When Chancellor George Osborne announced significant changes to inheritance tax (IHT) in last summer’s Budget speech,...
Emily Wiggins
Partner, Trusts & EstatesDonors beware!
When your attorneys are not given authority to have sight of the Will or have no knowledge of its contents, it can create difficulties and...
Isabel Hodgson
Legal Executive, Trusts & EstatesNew Year resolution
Listening to the radio this morning and a spokes person for the Alzheimer’s Society talking about their new campaign ‘’Fix Dementia Care’’ I was reminded...
Sara McGrigor
Associate, Trusts & EstatesConsider giving to charities in your will
As a supporter of Remember a Charity, we always encourage our clients to consider leaving money to charity in their will. Many of us give...
Paul Tobias
Consultant, Trusts & EstatesThe importance of writing a will
While many people will know the importance of having a will in place, there are still an alarming number of people nationwide who do not...