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(AIL), a UK scheme which helps families slash tax bills.

Jean-Étienne Liotard magnum opus acquired by National Gallery The National Gallery has permanently acquired three 18th-century artworks, including a pastel

Step-sisters’ inheritance hangs on whose parent died first

Which of two step-sisters receives a £300,000 inheritance rests on a judge’s opinion of whose parent died first, in a

Delays of up to 12 weeks as probate moves online

Since the introduction of the new online system, grants of probate are taking up to twelve weeks to finalise. When

Research suggests 70% of individuals ‘unaware of inheritance tax nil-rate band’

Research carried out by Canada Life has suggested that a significant amount of individuals ‘do not know the threshold’ for

Chancellor commissions OTS to review inheritance tax rules

Chancellor Philip Hammond has commissioned the Office of Tax Simplification (OTS) to review the UK’s inheritance tax (IHT) regime, and

A Digital Death

The internet has grown fast over the past two decades – nearly as fast as those pesky Pokémon pop up

Increase in Probate Fees

With all the news surrounding Brexit you may have not read that the government is proposing a new tiered system

When all around are losing their heads…

Whether you were for “out” or for “in”, the vote for Brexit has certainly stirred up a torrent of uncertainty

The importance of reviewing your will

Once you have written your will it should be reviewed in the following circumstances: - if you receive a large

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