Wills, Probate & Trusts
Trust rate of income tax increases
Rachel Conroy, a Harrison Drury trusts' expert, outlines the new trust rate of income tax that comes into place 6th April 2010. From 6 April 2010 the trust rate of income…
The Peter Sellers Trap
Don’t let what happened to Peter Sellers’ estate happen to your estate. Peter Sellers died in 1980 aged 54. A recent article in the Daily Telegraph stated that a newly…
When someone dies – What happens next?
I thought that it might be useful to outline briefly what happens when someone close to you dies. The first question I am often asked is, “What happens next?” “What…
Plan for your children’s future now!
In these difficult economic times the last thing on your mind is giving away your money and assets. However, with share prices and property prices falling to such a low…
Inheritance tax worries
The Conservative Party’s plans to raise the Inheritance Tax (IHT) threshold to £1m or £2m for couples are now looking uncertain. A Tory Treasury spokesman admitted the changes were no…
The dangers of not making a Will
In the current climate, it is not surprising to hear that people are putting making a Will on the back- burner. The Law Society suggests a staggering 65% of over…
Wills warning
People who produce a home made Will could cause their families to suffer unnecessary distress and legal costs when they die. Around two thirds of people die without making a…
