Wills for Business Owners – business property relief
Business Property Relief (BPR) is a valuable relief from inheritance tax. As part of our…
October 1, 2021 By Stephens Scown
Inheritance, Trusts and the Reservation of Benefit Rules
Putting assets into trusts can be a sensible way to reduce the liability of inheritance…
October 1, 2021 By Stephens Scown
How can giving gifts reduce your inheritance tax?
How can giving gifts reduce the liability of inheritance tax? In a previous article, we…
October 1, 2021 By Stephens Scown
Life Interest Trusts – providing for partners whilst protecting capital
Life interest trusts used to be relatively uncommon, primarily used by couples in second marriages…
October 1, 2021 By Stephens Scown
Wills & Inheritance – what is domicile and why is it important?
Having links to another country such as owning assets abroad, having been born in another…
October 1, 2021 By Stephens Scown
Estate Beneficiaries – providing an inventory and account
Can someone who has no interest in an Estate (other than through another Estate) still…
July 29, 2021 By James Burrows
Private Wealth Partners Receive Highest Ranking in Chambers Legal Guide
We are delighted to share that three of our partners have received national recognition for…
July 26, 2021 By Stephens Scown
Wills & Joint Ownership – protecting your family and assets
Most couples have joint ownership of their home and other properties, which means that if…
March 16, 2021 By Stephens Scown
Don’t Lose This Year’s Inheritance Tax (IHT) Allowances
As we approach the end of the tax year, it is time to review whether…
March 8, 2021 By Ian Newcombe
Trusts – why they’re not just for the wealthy
Many people are wary of trusts. Either they've heard horror stories around the use of…
January 29, 2021 By Stephens Scown
Second Marriage & Adult Children – how to address financial concerns
Second marriage can be a cause for concern for adult children, but it doesn't need…
January 28, 2021 By Andrew Barton
How to change a Will – what you need to know
For a Will to be valid it must comply with various requirements as well as…
December 7, 2020 By James Burrows