Many of you will understand what a Trust is, but not how having the right Trust in place can benefit you and your loved ones. Trusts have been instrumental in protecting assets and tax mitigation since the nobility first used them to protect their lands and wealth when they went off to fight in the […]
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What happens when this happens … is your Will ‘Divorce-Proof’?
The harsh reality of modern life means that marriage isn’t always forever. Sadly in the UK 42% of marriages end in divorce. Did you know? You may have already planned who your beneficiaries will be, thinking your children will eventually inherit your assets, but this might not actually go to plan… Have you ever thought […]
Interesting times: why you should update your Will
Writing a will is a vital part of life planning. It’s also something we tend to do once, and then forget about for years, even decades. Life moves on, but your written will remains the same, locked in a safe, and it won’t reflect changes in your circumstances. That’s why it’s important to review and […]
The Importance of parental guardianship
Would you leave your child with a stranger? Of course you wouldn’t! So why would you leave their future to chance? In the event of the death of both parents, if you have you do not have a Will with an appointed Guardian, the future of your minor children will be left in the hands […]
Need to apply for probate? Get in line!
In the UK, the probate process is currently in disarray. Although the probate fee hike has now been scrapped by the government, a rush of probate applications mixed with a drastic overhaul of the system itself, has led to waiting times sky rocketing from 6 – 8 weeks, all the way up to 13 – […]
Not choosing a Professional Trustee could mean that your intended Beneficiaries lose out!
Trustees play an important role in the management of Trust assets and can be held personally liable for any losses made by the Trust if they don’t carry out their duties properly. Being a Trustee carries a great deal of responsibility. Trustees need to know and adhere to the terms of the trust and can […]
