Your guide to writing a will
November marks Will Aid Month. We want to take the opportunity to remind you just how important a will is and explain why it should be considered a crucial part of your financial planning. You…
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Your guide to writing a will
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How to minimise Inheritance Tax paid on your home
Inheritance Tax has hit a record high and with property prices soaring, now is the time to think about how to minimise the bill your loved ones will be left with. Talking about what will…
The death trap: How refusing to discuss the inevitable can affect your finances
We know that it’s not a nice topic to talk about, but, unfortunately, refusing to talk about death could be standing in the way of thorough financial planning. Research has shown that 94% of over-50s…
Six reasons to write a will even if you think you have nothing worth inheriting
61% of UK adults do not have a will in place, according to Which?. A fifth of those say they have not written a will as they have nothing worth passing on. However, a will…
Giving money to charity? Six mistakes to avoid
As a nation, we gave over £9 billion to charity last year. (Source: Charity Aid Foundation) In addition, 53,000 legacies were left, totalling £1.4 billion (Source: Legacy forecasting) That’s something to be proud of. However,…
The tax man received over £5 billion last year, don’t leave him an inheritance
Would you prefer the money you leave behind to go to your loved ones, or the tax man? Last year, over £5 billion was taken from people’s estates in Inheritance Tax (IHT) and this year,…