Estate Planning

Here we are again, with a new Prime Minister and a Cabinet reshuffle which sees many people returning to jobs they did before Liz Truss came into office. The change of leadership also signals a change in direction. Exactly what that might be won’t actually be clear until the fiscal statement initially promised for 31 […]

It’s been a turbulent period for the government, with big announcements followed by impressive U-turns and reassuring speeches at the annual party conference. The dramatic announcements on the highest rate of income tax and government borrowing in the ‘mini budget’ sent the markets into a flurry, and the currency into a nosedive. As so often […]

Following the sad passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, we have seen the process of state mourning and Royal accession run parallel. The team here at Panthera Estate Planning wondered about the estate planning provisions required in terms of who inherits, and indeed, what can be inherited, in terms of Royal assets. The Queen’s […]

After over a decade of sitting below 1%, UK interest rates are on the rise. In March 2009, the Bank of England base interest rate fell to 0.5%. It took until May 2022 to rise back to the dizzy heights of 1%. At the time of writing, it now stands at 1.75%, the biggest rate […]

Have you made or changed your will recently? If you have, you’ve probably spent considerable time making sure everyone is fairly provided for. You’ve probably worked out how much you have to pass on, the value of your assets, and other details too. The question is: where is that information kept? And more importantly, can […]

The number of contested wills is rising. Despite the potential costs involved in contesting a will, it may be expected that as times get tougher, this will happen more often. That’s why it is crucial to “nail down” your wishes in your will and make them as clear as possible. (See our article.) Your will, […]