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The dangers of pre-nuptial agreements
The Dangers of Pre-nuptial agreements There's a strange phenomenon in our household when any comedian is using marriage as the source of their comedy material. No matter how funny or well observed the gags, neither [...]
Blended families and challenges to a Will
Inheritance disputes and protecting your children It's long been the plot line of Sunday afternoon TV dramas: a wealthy industrialist dies and his second wife, the evil step mother, denies his children from a former [...]
Rachel Reeves confirms tax increases in 30 October Budget
“Rachel Reeves confirms tax increases in 30 October Budget while ruling out increases to income tax, national insurance and VAT as reported by The Times”. With Labour’s manifesto being largely silent on IHT what [...]
Death and Taxes – not quite as certain as you think
Death and taxes: not quite as certain as you think When Australian palliative care giver Bronnie Ware1 decided to chronicle the most common regrets of people who are dying, you won't be surprised to [...]
Why Everyone Should Make a Will
Why everyone should make a WillThe only certainties in life are death and taxes, goes the old adage. Or in the more poetic words of Forrest Gump: "Life is like a box of chocolates. You [...]
The conversation we aren’t dying to have
There's a commercial airing on TV at the moment where a man brings his girlfriend to meet Nana for the first time. The girlfriend lavishes praise on Nana's home before wondering aloud how much [...]
Whatever your age, you need a lasting power of attorney
A lasting power of attorney shouldn’t just be for older people. They deliver significant benefits for people of all ages. Let’s find out more. When you appoint someone you trust as a lasting power [...]
Whatever your relationship status you always need a will
Getting divorced or remarried (or neither) can jeopardise your inheritance plans. Don’t cause more heartache for your loved ones at an already stressful time When it comes to relationships, what is normal? It used to [...]
What happens if you pass away without making a will?
We advise all our clients to have a will and keep it up-to-date. That’s because if you don’t, the consequences can be terrible for your loved ones. Let’s find out more. The great thing about [...]