estate planning
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Our Head of French Legal Services, Matthew Cameron, answers a common question about French property. Question: I am British and 81 years old. I have been divorced for nearly 40...
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The last thing that anyone wants to do is leave their loved ones with a mess to unravel when they die. Making a Will is just the first step in...
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Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirmed changes to Inheritance Tax (IHT) and Capital Gains Tax (CGT) in the budget as part of her tax rise package, which aims to raise £40bn. What...
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Millions of couples across the UK are choosing to forego marriage and live as cohabiting couples. However, without proper estate planning, they could be putting their finances at risk. Unlike...
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Preparing a Will is a vital aspect of estate planning, and for UK residents who own a holiday home in France, seeking professional advice from a solicitor in England and...
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In the unfortunate event that someone dies without leaving a valid Will, the rules of intestacy come into play to determine how their estate will be distributed. In England and...
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In general, most people will only ever have a single valid Will in operation at any one time in their lives. However, where individuals own property in different countries and...
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Adjusting to the challenges caused by coronavirus has been difficult for all of us. However, for those dealing with the death of a loved one, the onerous obligations placed on...
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When someone dies, it is common practice for the Executors of the estate to diligently gather up and consider the deceased’s financial paperwork in order to identify the assets and...
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It’s not something any of us like to think about, but we all know we need to plan for what happens after we die. Hopefully you’ve made a Will, having...
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Controversial court fees, which have been branded a stealth tax on bereaved families, are expected to prompt a surge in probate applications before the hike hits. The new banded fee...
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Have you considered who would manage your affairs and make decisions, if you have an illness or accident that leaves you incapable of looking after things yourself? A Lasting Power...
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