Will Writing, Powers of Attorney & Probate in Beaconsfield
Clients sometime ask me, "Should I tell someone that they are my executor?" I think it is an excellent idea to let your executors know that they have been appointed in your will, so that they know what to expect. It gives them the opportunity to raise any objections if they would prefer not to... Continue Reading →
Do you want to know whether probate has been granted in someone's estate? Sometimes, I find that a client who has an interest in an estate is keen to know how matters are progressing, but perhaps in order to avoid ruffling feathers unnecessarily within the family, would prefer to make a few discreet enquiries about... Continue Reading →
If you are originally from India and you eventually plan to return to live there, you may be able to avoid paying UK inheritance tax on your Indian assets. Broadly speaking, if you were born abroad and have moved to live in the UK, for the first 15 years that you are UK resident, you... Continue Reading →
Deathbed inheritance tax planning is not for everybody, but for those who find it palatable, there is some comfort in knowing that you have done everything possible to ensure that your loved ones are comfortably provided for after you have gone, even if the planning is done at the very last minute. Below I describe... Continue Reading →
"Not necessarily", is the answer to the question, 'Will my wife inherit my estate?' I have found that there's a widely-held misconception that if one half of a married couple dies, the survivor will automatically inherit everything, whether or not the person leaves a will. It is true to say that if a married couple... Continue Reading →
If you are thinking of making some tax-efficient gifts to your family, you could consider the relatively little-known but extremely tax-efficient possibility of making pension contributions on their behalf. This can result in a huge tax saving of 90% of the value of the gift overall, partly in inheritance tax savings and partly in income... Continue Reading →
why charitable giving is tax-efficient
If you're local to Beaconsfield and need a lockdown treat to cheer up your January, I have just the thing. <Disclaimer - there will be no legal advice whatsoever in this post. I knew you'd be disappointed.> Last week, I bumped into a client and friend who was radiating well-fed contentment. He mentioned that he'd... Continue Reading →
Harry Potter's inheritance
Have you ever wondered why legacies in a Will may fail? Here are eight of the main reasons for legacy failure - and how to avoid them. 1. Beneficiary witnessed the Will A beneficiary or their spouse/civil partner witnessing the Will is a big testamentary no-no, and will mean that the legacy in that person's... Continue Reading →
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