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…
Estate planning
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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,…