Coronavirus: How to put your affairs in order during lockdown…
In these challenging and unprecedented times, concern for loved ones has led to an increase in demand for wills. Richard Barlow explains how to put your affairs in order under lockdown… My elderly...
View ArticleProposed positive changes to inheritance tax
Parliament has proposed some positive changes to inheritance tax. This month, Ben Brown looks at how they could benefit you, if they are implemented… An All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on...
View ArticleWhy you shouldn’t put off appointing a power of attorney
These are uncertain and worrying times, but as Hannah Montague highlights, the disruption to our usually busy lives means there’s no excuse for putting off making a will or Power of Attorney… The...
View ArticleAdministration of a loved ones estate
Administering a loved one’s estate is a huge responsibility. This month, Lucy Carrick discusses the process involved and how you can avoid unnecessary upset… What does administration of an estate...
View ArticleHow gifts to charity can reduce your inheritance tax bill
Did you know a philanthropic act can actually save you money? Clare Gorman explains how gifts to charity can reduce your inheritance tax bill… What is the current rate of inheritance tax? Inheritance...
View ArticleLasting powers of attorney providing peace of mind
In the current climate, it is no surprise many of us want to put our affairs in order. As Hannah Montague explains, a Lasting Power of Attorney can provide peace of mind when faced with the continuing...
View ArticleHow easy it is for assets to be lost or overlooked…
A will can provide little information about what the deceased owned at the time of death. This month, Gabriel Swales highlights how easy it is for assets to be lost or overlooked… When someone dies, it...
View ArticleWhy is it so important to make a will?
Our head of wills and probate, Richard King, rounds off the year by highlighting the reasons you should make a will and how to pick the right adviser. Why is it so important to make a will? Drawing up...
View ArticleGrant of Probate: What does it mean?
People are often surprised to find they need a Grant of Probate to handle their loved one’s estate. Richard Barlow kicks off the new year by explaining that making a will is not the end of the process,...
View ArticleWitnessing Wills at home
As the pandemic rolls on, an increasing number of wills are being signed at home. This month, Hannah Montague explains why adhering to the rules governing witnesses is so important. Given the current...
View ArticleTackling Homelessness Through Regeneration
The number of households in emergency accommodation increased by 14% in the last three months. This is an unprecedented rise and another unwelcome effect of the coronavirus pandemic. Even with an...
View ArticleTracing missing property owners
When people go missing, it can leave their family and possessions in limbo. Properties may lie empty for years because the registered owner cannot be traced, or be repossessed due to missed mortgage...
View ArticleEmpty Dwelling Management Orders explained
Unoccupied homes can negatively impact the value of adjoining properties and can ultimately become a source of nuisance within a local area. Additionally, there is also a significant housing shortage...
View ArticleHow can I get a property back into use if an executor is uncooperative?
How can I get a property back into use if an executor is unwilling or unable to act in the estate? Administering an estate can take a considerable period of time, especially where the deceased owned a...
View ArticleWhat is a Declaration of Presumed Death?
Issues can arise for local authorities and beneficiaries alike where an individual has disappeared, leaving a wake of confusion as to the administration of their assets and how to take control of them....
View ArticleCare home fees: Planning for your future
The UK population is ageing, as people live longer than ever before. This month, Rosie Dixey discusses the importance of considering care home fees when planning for your future… Care homes have never...
View ArticleHow we locate the owners of empty properties
How do find out who is responsible for an empty property if the owner is deceased? Empty properties can cause problems for neighborhoods and councils, potentially being unsightly and attracting...
View ArticleLaunch of National Private Wealth Service
We are introducing a new multidisciplinary service tailored to the needs of high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals. Taylor&Emmet has created a dedicated wealth management team to...
View ArticleProtect your home from care fees
Long term care comes in three forms – residential (a care home), domiciliary (care in your own home) and informal care provided by friends and family. Meeting the costs of care can be a worrying...
View ArticleDeed Reconstitution – What is the issue?
Within the estate administration process, there can arise the complex situation whereby the deceased owned a property, but the deeds cannot be traced, and the deceased’s ownership has not been...
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