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Why make a will?

A Will is a legal document in which a person declares their intention as to what should happen to their assets after their death. You are not legally obliged to… Read more →

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Trust Is A Good Thing

Much has been said and written recently about the use (or misuse) of trusts, mostly in the context of tax avoidance and money laundering, and the related introduction of additional… Read more →

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New Inheritance Tax Relief for the Family Home

Inheritance tax (“IHT”) is charged on your death at the rate of 40% based on the value of your assets. This 40% rate is only charged on any value exceeding… Read more →

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How can I ensure my children inherit equally?

Eleanor Metcalf answers a readers question in Choice Magazine published on 24 June 2016. Q. I am 83 and have recently sold my house for £200,000. My son has suggested… Read more →

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Budget 2016: Main Points for Private Clients

The Chancellor’s Budget on 16 March 2016 contained positive news for private clients, with reductions to the capital gains tax (“CGT”) rates, extension of CGT entrepreneurs’ relief, and the introduction… Read more →

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HMRC told to Buzzoni off in inheritance tax case

There was an important victory reported recently for the tax-payer in a long-running inheritance tax (“IHT”) case: Buzzoni and others v HMRC [2013] EWCA Civ 1684. The outcome is good news for… Read more →