When Wills Fail. The Hidden Fortunes of Intestacy and Unclaimed Estates
Every year in the UK, hundreds of millions of pounds in money and property slip…
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.…
How to Sign Your LPA the Right Way (and the Mistakes to Avoid)
Getting your LPA signed correctly is vital. Many LPAs are rejected by the Office of…
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.…
The Future of Funerary Rights: Binding Wishes, Legal Clarity, and Reform
At present, a person’s decisions about what happens to their body after death are not…
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…