Inheritance tax receipts rose in 2020/21. I hope there weren't any payments that couldn't have been avoided with tax planning #inheritancetax #tax #probate #taxplanning legalfutures.co.uk/associate-news…

Excellent webinar from 3PB on #probate claims and how to avoid/deal with them. Many thanks

Very interesting case about #capacity and #wills and the need to be very careful when someone has #dementia step.org/industry-news/…

The rise of #cryptocurrency means we will have to consider this more and more in terms of #wills and #taxplanning #fca fca.org.uk/news/press-rel…

‘it’s everyone’s journey’ highlights how attitudes of fellow transport users can make or break an experience for those living with disabilities. The campaign encourages patience & understanding, because small changes can make a #WorldOfDifference. Visit: bit.ly/3gCKt6M

What a great initiative for #carers who are usually a bunch of people who don't get the appreciation they deserve

Excellent article from ICAEW regarding the lack of #inheritancetax reform in the #budget and what this means for #socialmobility icaew.com/technical/tax/…

Court rules that financial provision following #divorce does not survive husband's death but leave to appeal has been given step.org/industry-news/…

What an excellent idea #leatherhead #epsom #ewell

This is an important issue and shows the need to take proper #financialadvice

Research shows 7 in 10 parents who gift money to children don't take into account future care costs #gifting #carehomes #carecosts #inheritancetax mortgagestrategy.co.uk/news/parents-w…

I agree with this. Maybe not 'challenge' but question motives and make sure clients consider all potential future options

Good news that the government have decided against the previously proposed high probate fees of up to £20,000 and are proposing a new fee of £273 step.org/industry-news/… #probate #probatefees

The predicted timescale to register #lastingpowersofattorney has now increased from 15 weeks to 20 weeks #delays #opg #lpa

There are plans to modernise the new power of attorney system to switch nearly all applications to digital but there must be the appropriate safeguards in place so vulnerable people are not taken advantage of bbc.co.uk/news/uk-578976… #lpas #opg #poa

As long as vulnerable people are safeguarded, it will be a relief if the new proposals for the lasting power of attorney service make it faster and more efficient as there are so many delays currently #lpas #opg #lastingpowersofattorney bbc.co.uk/news/uk-578976…

"Cyril and I never married or had children. We lived together until he died..." Carol talked with us about the death of her brother & how that left a gap in her life, until we matched her with volunteer, Eileen, who brings the outside world to her. #WorldChildlessWeek

People are using annual leave to get their cervical cancer screening, says research - Metro. This is absolute insanity and must surely be putting lives at risk apple.news/AS2HdQZIYQTaRF…

Prince Philip's will to be secret for 90 years - BBC News bbc.co.uk/news/uk-585871…

This is great news as will reduce the administrative burden for grieving families step.org/industry-news/…