Probate fee overhaul scrapped ahead of the election Earlier in the year, the government announced there was going to be a significant overhaul of probate fees from 1 May 2017. The proposals outlined a move away from the current application fee of £215 or £155, to a new tiered fee...
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Monthly Archives: April 2017
Changes to Inheritance Tax – Does your Will need to be updated?
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Changes to Inheritance Tax – Does your Will need to be updated? On 6 April 2017, the residential nil-rate band (RNRB) came into force. This new tax allowance could potentially enable couples who own their home to pass up to £1 million to their direct family, free of Inheritance Tax...
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Lasting Powers of Attorney – Registration Fee Drop
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Lasting Powers of Attorney – Registration Fee Drop Before a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is valid and can be used it must first be registered by the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG). The OPG are a government body who provide protection for people who do not have capacity...
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