Katie Brett, a Chartered Legal Executive in our Wills & Probate department, talks to us about the importance of having a Lasting Power of Attorney. It isn’t too often that a celebrity’s circumstances brings into focus a situation which relates to the work I do...
Private Client Solicitor, Rachael Pratt, talks to us about inheritance tax – what it is, how much it is, and why most of us won’t have to pay it. What is inheritance tax? Inheritance tax is a tax on your estate when you die. Your ‘estate’ means...
Esther Omishore, a trainee solicitor in our private client department, explains what to consider when it comes to gifting your home and looks at a recent court case regarding a gifted property. One of the most common questions we receive about inheritance tax is its...
Judith Hurle, a Wills executive in our West Wickham office, answers your frequently asked questions regarding Lasting Powers of Attorney and how they can help you. What is a Lasting Power of Attorney? A Lasting Power of Attorney is a legal document that lets you...
You may wish to make a gift of money or property to your family whilst you are alive, and you may wonder what, if any, the financial implications may be. Did you know that some lifetime gifts may still require inheritance tax to be paid on them? You may wish to gift a...
Why should I make a Will? Partner and Head of our private client department, Akilah McEwen, answers this and other frequently asked questions regarding your will. Why should I make a Will? You can choose who you would like to administer your estate You can leave your...
