Many estate planning articles and resources make a big assumption about their readership – that they are married or (how modern!) in a long-term relationship. 7.9 million and counting 40% of the UK adult population are not living as a couple. That’s about 7.9million people in 2020. So, this assumption of everyone planning for their […]
Estate Planning
Ageing Europe – the stats
The UK may have parted company with the EU, but we will always have a great deal in common with our neighbours across the Channel. As our own population ages, so does that of other European countries, as revealed in the European Commission’s Eurostat publication “Ageing Europe — looking at the lives of older people […]
Love and marriage: wills and estate planning for LGBT couples
If you’re in a same sex relationship and you’re not married or in a civil partnership, you need to make sure your partner is provided for in your will. Statistically, same sex couples are more likely to live together (cohabit) than marry or entertain into a civil partnership. Unfortunately, cohabiting is not a legal status […]
6 top tips for successful estate planning
Estate planning can seem daunting, but it’s actually just about taking stock of what you have now, what you’ll need in the future, and what you want to leave to the next generation. It also does not mean you have to be mega wealthy to benefit from some straightforward planning. Most of us can probably […]
5 things to consider if you’re a silver separator
The surprising news broke this week that Bill and Melinda Gates are to divorce after 27 years of marriage. This has put the media focus back on so-called ‘silver separators’ – couples who divorce later in life. So, what might the couple need to consider for their future estate planning, and securing a future for […]
10 ways to protect your estate for your loved ones and reduce your IHT bill
When your loved ones come to inherit your estate, the very last thing you’ll want to leave them is a massive IHT bill. Even if you consider your wealth levels in retirement to be modest, you may still need to take action to minimise Inheritance Tax. This is particularly if you own property, and have […]
