Remember a charity in your Will Week
Most individuals have at least one charity which is close to their heart. For some…
February 7, 2018 By Stephens Scown
The importance of end of life decisions
Everyone wants choice and control over their lives, especially when they are seriously ill, worried…
February 7, 2018 By Stephens Scown
World Cancer Day – 4th February 2016
Although 2016 has only just begun, we have sadly already mourned more than enough tragic…
February 7, 2018 By Stephens Scown
New stealth tax confirmed – Probate fees of up to £20,000 will apply from May 2017
From May 2017, probate fees are set to increase significantly from the current flat fee…
March 15, 2017 By Stephens Scown
No one’s getting paid!
No one’s getting paid! This is quite a dramatic title, and in the current climate…
October 28, 2016 By Stephens Scown
Inheritance – Put Your Trust in Trusts!
It may not have escaped your attention that there has been a lot of publicity…
August 12, 2016 By Stephens Scown
Lasting Power of Attorney for peace of mind
Appointing someone you trust to take decisions over your affairs should you become incapable of…
April 27, 2016 By Stephens Scown
Government has shelved attack on inheritance tax planning
The government has announced that it has temporarily shelved its plans to extend the Disclosure…
February 10, 2016 By Ian Newcombe
Changes to Inheritance Tax in 2017
Phil Reed, who specialises in inheritance tax and planning, gives an outline of the changes…
February 8, 2016 By Phil Reed
Increase in inheritance tax receipts
HMRC have issued figures this week that confirm that inheritance tax (IHT) receipts increased steadily…
January 26, 2016 By Ian Newcombe
Autumn Statement: deeds of variation
Ian Newcombe, partner in our private client team in Exeter, discuses how the recent Autumn…
December 3, 2015 By Ian Newcombe
Missing persons – presumption of death
The disappearance of a member of a family is traumatic and upsetting enough for the…
September 23, 2015 By Ian Newcombe