The Duchy of Cornwall has recently been in the news after announcing plans to sell around 20% of its property portfolio over the next 10 years. The Duchy, which provides a private income of more than £20 million a year to Prince William in his role as the Prince of Read more…
Recent guidance from the Law Society of England and Wales has highlighted growing concern around changes to pensions due to come into effect on 6 April 2027, which would make personal representatives responsible for paying inheritance tax (IHT) on a deceased person’s pension assets. Personal representatives have a duty to Read more…
The number of estates left behind without a valid will has surged dramatically, reaching a five-year high. According to recent data from the Ministry of Justice, intestate estates rose by 17% to 51,140 in the last year, up from 43,600 the previous year. That’s more than 50,000 estates where grieving Read more…