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Making a Will – How to Avoid Claims Against Your Estate

You’ve made a will so that should mean your estate is in safe hands when you die and the people you want to receive a...

22nd Feb 2016
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Inheritance Tax And How To Legally Avoid It

The tax which applies to the value of your estate on death is known as Inheritance Tax (IHT). Its effects can be savage – everything...

22nd Feb 2016
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Deeds of Variation

What is a Deed of Variation? A Deed of Variation is a document which enables Beneficiaries to vary their entitlement under a deceased’s estate whether...

22nd Feb 2016
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The effect of “separation” on your death

Upon the breakdown of a marriage/civil partnership it is usual for the parties to proceed to finalise the end of their union by applying for...

12th Feb 2016
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New Year…make a Will

At the start of a new year, many people like to make a fresh start or may even make a resolution. So now may be...

06th Jan 2016
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86% in Yorkshire and the Humber leave life-changing decisions in the hands of strangers

86% of people in the Yorkshire and the Humber are currently living with no control over important later-life decisions around their housing, assets, heath, and...

12th Nov 2015
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What should I do if my elderly relative or friend goes into a Care Home?

If your elderly relative or friend is going into a care home, here some important tips you should follow: Check the relative’s house is secure...

05th Nov 2015
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How does the decision in Ilott v Mitson affect you?

The decision of the Judge in the case of Ilot v Mitson, reported widely in the news recently, is worrying to many people who have...

07th Oct 2015
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HSBC Wills and Probate

In June 2015, HSBC sold their Wills and Probate business to a company called Simplify Channel Ltd, with the transfer date expected to occur on...

07th Sep 2015