by Oliver Saxon | Jan 21, 2022 | Wills & Trusts
The government announced last week that virtual witnessing of wills in England and Wales will continue to be permitted until at least 31 January 2024. The practice was authorised under legislation introduced in 2021, under an amendment to the Wills Act...
by Oliver Saxon | Dec 20, 2021 | Wills & Trusts
Are you aware that when you use gifts as part of your final inheritance tax planning, not only will you receive the joy of giving your loved ones a gift, but you can even reduce your inheritance tax liability. Understand the definitions of a gift A gift could be...
by Oliver Saxon | Oct 13, 2021 | Wills & Trusts
The number of people challenging Wills and testaments in the UK High Court hit a record high last year with 192 cases raised by people who claimed they were entitled to a share or larger portion of a deceased’s estate. This was up from 188 in 2019 and a...
by Oliver Saxon | Oct 13, 2021 | Wills & Trusts
The recent “Freedom Day” feels, at the very least, like the beginning of the end. But as we begin to think about life returning to normal, the real impact of the pandemic on our financial affairs is only just becoming apparent. Nowhere is more stark than...
by Oliver Saxon | Oct 13, 2021 | Wills & Trusts
The global pandemic has prompted many UK adults to draw up important legal documents relating to their death and end of life care for the first time. However, 45.2 million still haven’t started the process of writing a will or a living will, according to new research...
