Tag: Private Client

The Ministry of Justice are to dramatically reform fees for grants of probate – these will rise in May 2017 as follows:

A recent High Court ruling has demonstrated that the “natural and ordinary meaning” of words trump the “overall purpose” of the Will when it comes to interpretation.

There has been a recent judgement in the matter of Daniel and others and several solicitors acting as professional trustees.

Question: I am a widow and have been left financially comfortable on my husband’s death a few years ago.

Should we keep the Nil Rate Band Discretionary Trust Wills that we have or should we change them to take the full effect of the new Residence based Inheritance Tax allowance?

Question: I am purchasing a property with my partner, but I am putting in more of the equity. What steps can I take to safeguard my position?

The recent case involving Joy Williams and her deceased partner Norman Martin’s family show how dangerous it is to jointly own property with another (such as a life partner), even if the ownership is appropriately structured as a tenancy in common, if you do not also have an appropriate Will in place.

Increased Stamp Duty Rates May Cause Problems for Families

“Following on from the last article, if you are a Court of Protection Deputy – what does that mean and what can you do and what can you not do…?

Perhaps the first question to ask is what is a deputy