There was much talk recently about the possibility of Jeremy Hunt making changes to inheritance tax (IHT) in his Autumn statement of 22nd November. There had been rumours that IHT was being scrapped altogether or that instead of a 40% tax charge it...
‘THE INHERITANCE’ The new drama recentlystarted on Channel 5 ‘The Inheritance’, has been very popular with audiences and gives an interesting insight faced by many following the loss of a parent or very close family...
Probate – the DIY approach There has been a definite increase in the number of do-it-yourself probate applications in recent times, particularly after the Court Service rolled out an online portal system in 2018 which allows...
The Dangers of Online Wills Co-op Legal Services recently announced that it is partnering with Amazon UK to offer digital Wills. Clients will input their data online and receive a Will to sign at home, which is a quick and inexpensive alternative to...
The law up to now Until now, the only ground for divorce or dissolution of a civil partnership was ‘irretrievable breakdown’. In relation to divorce, the petitioner was required evidence this irretrievable breakdown by proving one of 5 facts, as...