Who You Need for a Lasting Power of Attorney – Podcast Series, Episode 6

July 9, 2011

You can listen to my latest podcast here. If you missed the podcast “Why Have a Lasting Power of Attorney”, be sure to check it out.

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Who You Need for Wills and Trusts – Podcast Series, Episode 5

June 9, 2011

You can listen to my latest podcast here. In the first podcast, “Why Have a Will?”,  I discussed the importance of a will for everyone. Have a listen if you missed it.

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All About Trusts – Podcast Series, Episode 4

May 9, 2011

You can listen to my latest podcast here.

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Businesses and Inheritance Tax

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If you own your own business (or are a partner or shareholder in one), you may be wondering if you can pass that business or your shares on to family members without being hit by inheritance tax. Some business assets are not liable to UK inheritance tax. Inheritance tax relief is applicable to sole trader [...]

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How to Get a Will or Lasting Power of Attorney – Podcast Series, Episode 3

April 9, 2011

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Inheritance Tax – We explain how to transfer the Nil Rate Tax Band

March 31, 2011
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Did you know that everyone is entitled to transfer gifts (up to a certain limit) without incurring inheritance tax? The limit is called the Nil Rate Tax Band and, for this tax year (2010/11) it is £325,000. The Chancellor stated in his Pre-Budget Report that the unused portion of a person’s Nil Rate Tax Band [...]

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Protect your assets in the event of Long Term Care

March 22, 2011
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If you need Long Term Care, your hard-earned assets could fall into the hands of your Local Authority in order to pay for the care you need. There are ways to prevent this happening, and you can set these in motion now before it’s too late. Protect your assets in your Will When couples make [...]

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Remarriage and the Double Nil Rate Band

February 11, 2011
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If you are a widow or widower who has remarried, you may be wondering if the Double Nil Rate Band still applies to you. The good news is that the Double Nil Rate Band can now be transferred between spouses (and civil partners), although this doesn’t increase the total amount a couple can give away. [...]

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Why have a lasting power of attorney – Podcast Series, Episode 2

February 8, 2011

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Why have a will? Podcast Series, Episode 1

February 8, 2011

You can listen to, or download, my first podcast here

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