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Inheritance Tax And Pensions Explained
Inheritance Tax (IHT) has always been a key consideration for families looking to pass on their wealth.
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United Kingdom: Wills/ Intestacy/ Estate Planning
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The Place For Lifetime Trusts As Part Of The Estate Planning And Provision Of Long Term Financial Security For A Vulnerable Person
This form of trust has been available for many years and is referred to in the legislation as a disabled person's trust. They can be a very valuable tool for parents or guardians who...
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Draft Finance Bill 2025-26: Inheritance Tax Provisions
The draft Finance Bill for 2025-26 was published on 21 July. In this article, we set out the key inheritance tax (IHT) measures in relation to agricultural and business assets included in the bill.
Browne Jacobson
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What Happens When There Is Ambiguity In A Will?
When a will appears ambiguous, or has the potential to be interpreted in more than one way, it can often lead to a dispute between the competing parties.
Browne Jacobson
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Contesting Wills: Rising Prevalence Of Will Challenges – Implications For Advisors
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Navigating The Rising Tide Of Will Disputes
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Cohabiting Couples Consultation Planned – But What Rights Do You Have? (15 September 2025)
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Big Changes To Pension And Inheritance Tax Rules Coming In 2027: What You Need To Know
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No Contest Clauses In Wills: How They Affect Inheritance Act Claims
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No Contest Clauses In Wills: How They Work And When They're Valid
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Caroline Foulger Comments On The Role Of Trusts In Angela Rayner's Stamp Duty Case In The BBC
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Death Benefit: Why Pension Trustees Should Carefully Investigate Who Is The Legitimate Beneficiary
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Otter Chaos: Legal Considerations When Using AI Notetakers
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Who Has The Right To Arrange A Funeral?
The recent High Court case of Otitoju v Onwordi [2023] EWHC 2665 (Ch) has highlighted legal disputes regarding a person's right to arrange a loved one's funeral.
Coole Bevis
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Civil Partner's Inheritance From Deceased's Estate Was A Relevant Factor For Death Benefit Decision
Where a trustee has to decide who should receive a lump sum death benefit held on discretionary trusts, is it relevant to consider who inherited the deceased's estate?
Addleshaw Goddard
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Mike Lynch: Relevance In Estate Administration And Insolvent Estates
A human tragedy that caught my eye in the press was the death of Mike Lynch last year aboard his yacht.
Herrington Carmichael
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Modernising Wills Law: What The Upcoming Reforms Mean For You
Law Commission publishes its long-awaited report and proposals on modernising the law surrounding wills.
Wrigleys Solicitors
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Sustainable Farming And Tax Relief: What's Changing In 2025?
Rothera Bray
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Heirs To Leaders: Succession Of The Next Generation In Family Businesses
Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP
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Caroline Foulger Examines The 2027 IHT Changes And Why Families Must Act Early In WealthBriefing
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Post-Nups vs Settlement Agreements: The Battle For A Clean Break In PN v SA [2025] EWFC 141
Anthony Gold Solicitors LLP
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Preparing For Care Transitions: Estate Planning When Your Child Has Additional Needs
Hunters
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Private Client Partners Comment On Potential Inheritance Tax Changes
Spencer West
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Ghost Heirs And Stolen Fortune – How The Bona Vacantia List Became A Fraudster's Playground
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Caroline Foulger Outlines The Growing IHT Burden For Average Families In The FT Adviser
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From Viral To Vulnerable: Why Young People Acquiring Sudden Wealth Should Seek Expert Professional Advice
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Caroline Foulger Examines The 2027 IHT Changes: Why Families Must Act Early In The WealthBriefing
Caroline Foulger, Partner in our Private Client department, outlines the significant changes to UK Inheritance Tax (IHT) coming into effect from April 2027.
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Ghost Heirs And Stolen Fortune – How The Bona Vacantia List Became A Fraudster's Playground
One month ago, the Bona Vacantia Division of the Government Legal Department made the decision to temporarily remove the Unclaimed Estates List from their website.
Herrington Carmichael
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Caroline Foulger Outlines The Growing IHT Burden For Average Families In The FT Adviser
Caroline Foulger, Partner in our Private Client department, highlights that while the introduction of the transferable nil rate band in 2007 and the residence nil rate band in 2017...
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From Viral To Vulnerable: Why Young People Acquiring Sudden Wealth Should Seek Expert Professional Advice
When we think about someone being vulnerable, we often think about an elderly person who might be taken advantage of, or a person with a physical or intellectual disability who requires safeguarding.
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From Shelter To Liability: How Pension Changes Are Going To Reshape Estate Planning
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What Happens When A Trustee Loses Mental Capacity? Removing Or Replacing A Trustee
Of course, it is hoped that a Trustee will be able to carry out their functions without issue for as long as they are willing to do so. Unfortunately...
Herrington Carmichael
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IHT Instalment Options
Government announces extension to interest-free inheritance tax instalment option for all qualifying assets.
Wrigleys Solicitors
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We Live In An Unpredictable World – Why You Shouldn't Put Off Your Lasting Powers Of Attorney
It is one of life's uncomfortable truths; it doesn't matter how healthy or how fit you are, unfortunate circumstances can happen to anyone.
Herrington Carmichael
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Stealing From The Dead: How Dying Intestate Could Play Into The Hands Of Criminals
A government list known as ‘Bona Vacantia' has been taken offline, after a BBC investigation uncovered evidence that criminals were using it to steal assets worth millions...
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The Terminally Ill Adults (End Of Life) Bill 2025
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The Meaning Of "Children" In Wills And Trusts
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What's Mine Might Stay Mine: Supreme Court Rules On Pre-Marital Gifts: Standish v Standish (29 July 2025)
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Hot Off The Press - The Supreme Court Judgment In Standish v Standish
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Can You Really Get A Clean Break In Divorce?
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Cohabitation Law Reform In The UK And Abroad?
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Leaving A Legacy: How To Leave Money To Charity In Your Will And The Impact On Inheritance Tax
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Keeping Your Family Close, But Your Ex-in-laws Closer: Material Non-disclosure In The UK Family Court
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Inheritance Tax On Pensions: Further Clarifications Following Technical Consultation
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Daughter Entitled To Sums For Caring For Her Late Mother Prior To Death (Rogers v Wills)
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Who Takes The Wheel? What Happens To A Car When The Owner Dies In The UK
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Wills Q&A Part 2: Executors, Probate, And Common Misconceptions
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Your Teen Just Turned 18 – Now What? Create A Young Adult Safety Plan Before They Head To College
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How To Revoke A Will
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