The Curtain Principle and Why Beneficiaries Need More Than Just a Form A
In English land law, the curtain principle is a cornerstone of the land registration system.…
Human Jobs Matter! AI and the Future of Human Work
In 2013, Oxford researchers Frey and Osborne warned that nearly half of jobs were at…
Not So Tax-Free: What Happens to CGT When You Put Your Home Into Trust
Thinking of putting your home into trust? You might lose your Capital Gains Tax exemption…
💔 When Good Intentions Go Wrong: How a Lifetime Trust Could Have Protected Norma
An 82-year-old woman was evicted from her own home after gifting it to her daughter.…
Understanding Equity Release, Life Interest Trusts, and Tenancy in Common
Property ownership choices significantly affect estate planning, particularly with equity release and life interest trusts.…
How Farmers Can Use Trusts and Agricultural Property Relief to Optimise Inheritance Tax Planning
Inheritance Tax (IHT) planning is a crucial consideration for farming families looking to preserve generational…
Judicious Encouragement and Protecting Inheritance from Divorce
For clients creating wills, it's common to leave assets first to a spouse and then…
Navigating the Great Wealth Transfer
The next few decades will see the "Great Wealth Transfer" from Baby Boomers, holding over…
The Importance of Vulnerable Person’s Trusts in Estate Planning
The post outlines the importance of vulnerable persons trusts, also known as special needs trusts,…