Plan to stop savings being eaten up by care home bills
29/04/19
I am quoted in an article for thisismoney.co.uk discussing how to stop savings being eaten up by care home bills. I discuss when a property is taken into account for care fees and how, by owning...
What is an Enduring Power of Attorney?
26/04/19
An Enduring Power of Attorney was the system that was in place before 2007. It is a document appointing a person (an ‘Attorney’) to manage the property and financial affairs of...
Will I have to pay Inheritance Tax?
23/04/19
This is a question I am often asked and by people who will never have to pay inheritance tax.Each individual has a tax-free Inheritance tax allowance of £325,000 which means money or possessions...
The 'Next of Kin' Myth
20/04/19
Often people tell me they do not need a Lasting Power of Attorney for Health & Welfare (or Property & Finances) because they are next of kin.The bad news is there is no legal concept of...
New Inheritance Tax Allowance - make sure you take advantage
17/04/19
Inheritance Tax is an eye-watering 40% and the number of UK families paying it is increasing each year as house prices push the value of family assets above the tax threshold. A new home allowance...
What is the point of a Will?
15/04/19
Having specialised in drafting bespoke Wills and Probate for around 10 years I understand all too well the tears, arguments and costs faced by those left behind if you die without either a Will...
