Lord Templeman’s Will – what happened?
The High Court trial of 2020 about the late Lord Templeman’s Will sparked considerable interest,…
January 30, 2022 By Tamara Hasson
Three Inheritance Claims That Can Be Made Even If A Will Is Valid
There are a number of inheritance claims that can be made against an estate if…
January 27, 2022 By James Burrows
Divorce in Later Life – advice on Trusts for the over-60s
How are Trusts viewed by a divorce court and what relevance do they have for…
January 20, 2022 By Harriet Wigmore
Estate Planning – common problems and pitfalls
In order to adequately provide for your loved ones after you are gone, it’s important…
October 29, 2021 By Ian Newcombe
Emergency Responders – what is the scope of the Inheritance Tax Exemption?
Are Emergency Responders eligible for exemption from inheritance tax on their estate if they contract…
October 1, 2021 By Stephens Scown
Wills for Business Owners – business property relief
Business Property Relief (BPR) is a valuable relief from inheritance tax. As part of our…
October 1, 2021 By Stephens Scown
Inheritance, Trusts and the Reservation of Benefit Rules
Putting assets into trusts can be a sensible way to reduce the liability of inheritance…
October 1, 2021 By Stephens Scown
How can giving gifts reduce your inheritance tax?
How can giving gifts reduce the liability of inheritance tax? In a previous article, we…
October 1, 2021 By Stephens Scown
Life Interest Trusts – providing for partners whilst protecting capital
Life interest trusts used to be relatively uncommon, primarily used by couples in second marriages…
October 1, 2021 By Stephens Scown
Wills & Inheritance – what is domicile and why is it important?
Having links to another country such as owning assets abroad, having been born in another…
October 1, 2021 By Stephens Scown
Where there’s a Will – is there still a way?
A landmark Court of Appeal decision has implications if you are looking to make a…
October 1, 2021 By Stephens Scown
Will your farm really pass to your intended beneficiaries?
Increasingly, Wills are being contested. With so much at stake for farming families, it is…
October 1, 2021 By Stephens Scown