For those of us who own a pet, they are very much part of the family. According to the PDSA in their 2023 survey, of UK adults: Many of these owners might be shocked to learn that the theft of a pet is currently covered by the 1968 Theft Act, as pets are viewed as […]
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Retirement from all angles: Paul’s top 5 blogs from 2023
Our top 5 articles from 2023 by founder and retirement coach at Panthera LIFE, Paul Hammond
Inheritance Tax: the world’s most unpopular tax?
Since September 2023, there has been a lot of talk as to whether the government will abolish inheritance tax (IHT). It has stirred up a lot of debate, with the Prime Minister said to be in favour. Just this month Chancellor Jeremy Hunt gave another strong indication of his views: “I think that inheritance tax […]
Our top Panthera estate planning articles for 2023
We have literally closed the door on 2023 with the move to our new office almost complete. So it seems a good time to look back on the top articles we wrote in 2023. Grab a tea or coffee and enjoy! Long-term care: why you might need to revise your cost estimates After a year […]
“What Judi said”: what women love about retirement
Is retire the “rudest word” in your dictionary? The comments on a quote from Dame Judi Dench revealed what women worldwide think about retirement.
Where do you call home? Wills and non-dom status
You may have heard a lot about “non-dom” tax payers (or non-tax payers) in the news. News stories about non-dom status are usually associated with some form of income tax planning, but your domicile (“dom”) also has major implications for who can inherit in your will and Inheritance Tax too. It’s a very complex subject […]
