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The purpose of this article is to give you an idea of what you can expect from a reputable genealogist with a track record and a relationship with insurers. If a genealogist prepares you a report lacking in documentation, or in which the family [...]

In our last article, we introduced you to John Smith. John had a complex estate and had decided to put a Lasting Power of Attorney in place so that someone he trusted could look after his finances and act in his best interests if he lost [...]

It is an appropriate time to announce that after 20 years on the road it is time to call a halt to the many miles I travel in the course of a year to see you all. I am sure the climate will appreciate my decision to stop travelling from the end [...]

Generally, PRs distribute the estate once they have paid all the IHT due, or set aside sufficient assets to satisfy any such liability.  If values have not been agreed, the PRs should be generous in assessing the amount to set aside, to make [...]

Many farmers and equine businesses own private horses and it is often a matter of debate as to how the private use is treated in the Accounts and tax computation. As always there are tax planning issues as well as compliance and fair assessment [...]

Most firms still produce monthly management information in a very traditional way, showing the profit and loss account for the month and year to date and the month end balance sheet. While this does provide an overview of performance, I am not [...]

For over 12 months now the once well-oiled workings of the probate registry have been gradually slowing due to the attempts by HM Courts & Tribunal Service to change the service to a money generating digital service. In 2017 the initial move [...]

John Smith has a fairly complex estate and has recently had a meeting with his financial adviser, who has asked whether he has a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA). This isn’t the first time his financial adviser has asked the question - read more [...]

The Law Society Gazette reports that the SRA conducted a survey of 500 firms which showed how well they were embracing the revised approach to continuing professional development to remain competent. Around half of firms surveyed said that [...]

This article focuses on the UK inheritance tax (IHT) transferable nil rate band (TNRB).  The author does not seek to address issues relating to the residence nil rate band, or the residence brought forward allowance, which are each a topic is [...]