Wills
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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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There are no two ways about it; when someone dies there is a lot to be done. The first things one might think about would be registering the death, organising...
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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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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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We are one of the most generous countries when it comes to charitable giving, with a strong tradition of volunteering and raising money for a good cause. Charities support our...
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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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Internet shopping may have boomed during lockdown, but many people have spent less than usual while forced to stay home, and those with spare money have an opportunity to make...
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If you intend to leave savings, property or other assets to family or friends after you die, you need to consider inheritance tax (IHT). It could cost your heirs up...
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Suffolk’s highly-acclaimed legal advice centre has announced the establishment of a new service aimed at assisting elderly residents and their families to access the right support. Based in St Matthews’...
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If you have an elderly relative who is prone to wandering, you may not think twice about locking the door for their own safekeeping. However, this can have serious implications...
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Ashtons Legal has been very busy helping clients to get their Wills made or updated and signed validly during the COVID-19 lockdown period. We have been taking instructions with the...
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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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