Wills, Probate & Trust Information Articles
Deceased's Estates
What you need to consider following the death of a loved one
House Trusts
Information on the options available for safeguarding your home against nursing or residential home fees
Inheritance Tax
Inheritance Tax is a tax payable on death on the value of your estate in excess £325,000. This article provides a brief overview of the rules.
Lasting Powers of Attorney
A useful way of appointing someone you trust to look after your finances and property or make decisions about your health care and welfare for you, if you are unable to do so for yourself.
Powers of Attorney
Before 1st October 2007, it was possible to make an Enduring Power of Attorney to allow someone you trusted to manage your finances for you. Since this date, this is no longer possible and this article looks at other options now available.
Wills & Intestacy
Making a will is one of the most important issues you have to face. It can prevent your money and belongings passing to people you would not have chosen and can assist with Inheritance tax reduction or avoidance. This article looks at what will happen if you do not make a will and considerations for making a will.
For further information on what happens to your Estate if you do not make a Will, please see our Wills & Intestacy Flow Chart
