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Apr 10, 2019

Less than four in 10 are aware of inheritance tax rules

A study has identified a lack of awareness around inheritance tax rules (IHT) among Brits,...

Nov 06, 2018

‘Death tax’ set to rise by more than 3,000% for wealthiest estates

The government is going ahead with controversial plans to overhaul probate fees, meaning b...

Sep 25, 2018

Why trusts aren’t just for the wealthy

Trusts are often viewed as something that only the very wealthy have but the reality is th...

May 02, 2018

Resolution Foundation proposes full overhaul of IHT

The Resolution Foundation has called for the government to abolish Inheritance Tax and rep...

Nov 17, 2017

Death and ISAs: rules to change in April

Two important and ‘sensible’ changes in the way ISAs are dealt with upon death are due...

Sep 28, 2017

Half of those who inherit property plan to sell it

Millions of Brits are set to inherit a property, but many aren't sure what to do with it.

Sep 25, 2017

Dealing with probate: which banks make it harder than others?

When it comes to dealing with a person’s estate on death, some financial organisations m...

Aug 11, 2017

Death bed gifts: are they valid?

In the last moments of a loved one’s life, they may say they want you to have their worl...

May 25, 2017

‘I’m married, do I still need a will?’

If you’re married and you’re wondering whether you need a will to make provision for y...

Apr 21, 2017

General Election call stalls death tax hike

The imminent hike to probate fees has been stalled after Prime Minister Theresa May called...

Feb 23, 2017

Should I take on the role of executor of a will?

“My friend recently bought a property and she’s now writing her will. She’s asked me...

Sep 26, 2016

More than half of UK adults do not have a will: write an airtight one now

More than half the UK adult population do not have a will in place, meaning they have no c...

Jun 17, 2016

DIY vs professional will writing: what you should consider

Dying without a will can add greater stress for loved ones but with concerns around the co...

Feb 23, 2016

Plans to change probate fees: what you need to know

The government plans to change the probate fee structure from a flat rate to a banded sys...

Oct 14, 2015

Average UK inheritance tax bill is over £170,000

The average inheritance tax (IHT) bill in the UK has reached more than £170,000, an in...

Oct 08, 2015

Pension freedom boost for families

A quarter of couples plan to use the new pension freedom rules to leave an inheritance to ...

Aug 21, 2019

Thousands of rail travellers overcharged for not having a ticket

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Aug 21, 2019

‘Fat cat’ bosses earn 117 more than average worker

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Aug 21, 2019

How to save £6,000 in mortgage interest payments

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Aug 21, 2019

FOS upholds four in 10 complaints about claims management companies

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Aug 21, 2019

Millions of Brits leave their homes unprotected

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Aug 20, 2019

How a PPI windfall could impact benefits, care funding and inheritance tax

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ISAs: your back-to-basics guide for 2018/19

Here’s everything you need to know to make the most of your unused ISA allowance ahead of the 5 April deadli...

A guide to Sharia savings accounts

A number of Sharia savings products have upped their game in recent months, beating more familiar competitors ...

Five ways to get on the property ladder without the Bank of Mum and Dad

A report suggests the Bank of Mum and Dad is running low on funds. Fortunately, there are other options for st...

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Having a baby and your finances: seven top tips

We’re guessing the Duchess of Cambridge won’t be fretting about maternity pay or whether she’ll still be...

Protecting family wealth: 10 tips for cutting inheritance tax

Inheritance tax - sometimes known as 'death tax' - can cause even more heartache for bereaved families. But th...

Travel insurance: Five tips to ensure a successful claim

Ahead of your summer holiday, it’s important to make sure you have the right level of travel cover or you co...

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Tag Result: estate planning

Less than four in 10 are aware of inheritance tax rules

‘Death tax’ set to rise by more than 3,000% for wealthiest estates

Why trusts aren’t just for the wealthy

Resolution Foundation proposes full overhaul of IHT

Death and ISAs: rules to change in April

Half of those who inherit property plan to sell it

Dealing with probate: which banks make it harder than others?

Death bed gifts: are they valid?

‘I’m married, do I still need a will?’

General Election call stalls death tax hike

Should I take on the role of executor of a will?

More than half of UK adults do not have a will: write an airtight one now

DIY vs professional will writing: what you should consider

Plans to change probate fees: what you need to know

Average UK inheritance tax bill is over £170,000

Pension freedom boost for families

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Thousands of rail travellers overcharged for not having a ticket

‘Fat cat’ bosses earn 117 more than average worker

How to save £6,000 in mortgage interest payments

FOS upholds four in 10 complaints about claims management companies

Millions of Brits leave their homes unprotected

How a PPI windfall could impact benefits, care funding and inheritance tax

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ISAs: your back-to-basics guide for 2018/19

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