From 6th April 2017, a new tax allowance has been introduced by the Conservative Government in order to meet David Cameron's promise prior to the 2010 election of raising the tax threshold to...
Protecting your business in the event of your death or critical illness
As a business owner what steps have your business partners and you taken to protect your business and your respective families in the event of your death or...
All of us would hope that all our wealth would be available to be enjoyed for many years by our family and loved ones and for the generations beyond. Our wealth should not just...
Solutions to mitigating the costs of Long Term Care
Many people in UK worry about the 40% of their assets the taxman will take from their estates when they die in the form of inheritance tax, but very few realise...
Almost 70% of adults don’t have a Will. There are numerous reasons for this including unable to make decisions on beneficiaries or guardians, not finding someone they can trust with sufficient knowledge or empathy to understand their concerns or even...
What is Inheritance Tax and how to reduce the bill?
Inheritance Tax is usually paid on an estate when somebody dies. It's also sometimes payable on trusts or gifts made during someone's lifetime. Some trusts also have further charges to...
Prior to the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and its enactment in October 2007 you could appoint someone to manage your financial affairs through an instrument known as the Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA)....
Appointing a trusted representative to deal with your business affairs
Dealing with money and paperwork can be difficult if you become unable to manage your personal affairs for any reason, and in ill health, it may be impossible. The same...