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New Lasting Power of Attorney forms from 1 July 2015

The Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) promised it would simplify the Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) forms following responses to its 27 July 2013 consultation. The aim was to…

August 5, 2015
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Do we still have testamentary freedom?

A ruling by the Court of Appeal has awarded a woman £164,000 from her mother’s estate, despite having been excluded from the will. Heather Ilott was estranged from her mother,…

July 31, 2015
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INHERITANCE TAX – WHAT A RELIEF!

As per their manifesto in 2010, the Conservatives have now ‘delivered’ on their long held desire to raise the Inheritance Tax (IHT) threshold to £1m. The additional exemption will only…

July 10, 2015
Opinion

10 good reasons to leave a Will

A Will is one of the most important documents you will ever sign. It directs what should happen to your assets when you die and who should be responsible for…

June 3, 2015
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