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Trusts in Wills There are steps that can be taken in carefully drafted Wills to provide for your beneficiaries, but also protect them and your assets. This is often with the use of trusts in Wills. Read Full Article Here  

Why do I need a Will? Well over half of adults in England have not prepared Wills, despite events over recent years. Why? Read Full Article Here

Tax Efficient Gifting at Christmas For many of us, Christmas is, amongst many things, a time for giving. I thought it might be a good time to outline how some gifts can also be tax efficient as well as festive! Read Full Article Here

What happens if I don't have Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA's)? If you do not have LPAs (or Enduring Powers of Attorney – EPAs) and you lose mental faculties, then no-one is automatically authorised to look after your financial or health related matters for you. Read Full Article Here

Inheritance Tax and Gifts Inheritance Tax (IHT) applies to increasing numbers of people, especially since the government has frozen the main IHT reliefs until at least 2026. IHT efficient gifts available include the following: Read Full Article Here

Enduring Powers of Attorney (EPAs) Many people have prepared EPAs, but are they still valid? Read Full Article Here

Some Business Succession Planning Tips. Business succession planning and protection (for you, your family and the business) can be provided by carefully prepared Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs). Read Full Article Here    

Do I really need Lasting Powers of Attorney? Many people think that Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) are only for the elderly, or where there is a risk of an illness such as dementia. However, I recommend that all of my clients consider them, whatever age. Read Full Article Here