Are you aware of the risks of intestacy? Recent research has revealed that many people are unaware of the risk of intestacy. 34% were unaware that unmarried partners (regardless of length of relationship) are not entitled to anything in the event of a partners death. 21% were unaware that if...
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Increase in Will disputes attributed to rising property prices
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Increase in Will disputes attributed to rising property prices It has been reported that the increase in the number of children involved in inheritance disputes has been fuelled by rising property prices. As the value of property has soared during the last decade, the estates of ‘ordinary’ families have become...
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Heartbreak on Holiday
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Heartbreak on Holiday Every year around 4,000 Brits die abroad, according to figures from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. Most deaths happen in Spain – 856 in 2013-14 – but, taking into account the large British population there, the country that’s actually seen as riskiest for travellers is the Philippines....
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A Unanimous Decision
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A Unanimous Decision Around 1.3 million Britons live and work in Europe, with Spain’s sunny climes being the biggest draw for expats and France and Ireland also proving popular. Britain has voted to leave the European Union (EU). However, there is uncertainty about when this will happen and how it...
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Main Residence Nil Rate Band
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Main Residence Nil Rate Band A change in the law around Inheritance Tax (IHT) is a timely reminder to people – and their professional advisers – about the importance of reviewing their affairs regularly says Rachel Adetitun of Ashton Grace. Inheritance Tax is always a tricky issue and now people...
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