Read our wills and probate blog posts from the Taylor&Emmet probate team.
A will can provide little information about what the deceased owned at the time of death. This month, Gabriel Swales highlights how easy it is for assets to be lost or overlooked… When someone dies, it is the responsibility of the executor, or administrator if there is no will, to Read more…
In the current climate, it is no surprise many of us want to put our affairs in order. As Hannah Montague explains, a Lasting Power of Attorney can provide peace of mind when faced with the continuing threat of coronavirus… Are you and your loved ones prepared for ever-tightening government Read more…
Did you know a philanthropic act can actually save you money? Clare Gorman explains how gifts to charity can reduce your inheritance tax bill… What is the current rate of inheritance tax? Inheritance tax is usually charged on someone’s estate when they pass away, but it can also be applicable Read more…
Administering a loved one’s estate is a huge responsibility. This month, Lucy Carrick discusses the process involved and how you can avoid unnecessary upset… What does administration of an estate involve? When administering an estate, you are responsible for identifying and valuing your loved one’s assets, including any property, bank Read more…
These are uncertain and worrying times, but as Hannah Montague highlights, the disruption to our usually busy lives means there’s no excuse for putting off making a will or Power of Attorney… The ongoing pandemic has prompted many of us to reflect upon our own mortality and the importance of Read more…
In these challenging and unprecedented times, concern for loved ones has led to an increase in demand for wills. Richard Barlow explains how to put your affairs in order under lockdown… My elderly father doesn’t have a will. Given the risks posed to all of us by coronavirus, I’d like Read more…
Parliament has proposed some positive changes to inheritance tax. This month, Ben Brown looks at how they could benefit you, if they are implemented… An All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on inheritance and intergenerational fairness recently recommended simplifying the inheritance tax rules. The government didn’t announce any changes at the recent Read more…
February might seem a strange month to make resolutions, but as Hannah Montague highlights, if there’s been major change in your life recently, it’s always the right time to put your affairs in order… Key life events can have a major impact on the validity and effectiveness of your final Read more…
The spectre of care home fees can loom large for older couples. Richard Barlow explains how you can stop some of the value in your property being swallowed up… My wife and I are about to make new wills. As we own our house jointly, we’re worried it will be Read more…
A will isn’t something you can set up and forget. This month, Kerry Green highlights the importance of keeping it up to date… I made a will ten years ago and haven’t looked at it since. Will it still be relevant? This rather depends on what your will says and Read more…