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Lifetime Trusts: When You Want Your Children to Inherit, But Not All at Once

Posted on 3 July 20263 July 2026 by Katie Davies
Lifetime Trusts: When You Want Your Children to Inherit, But Not All at Once
One of the most common things we hear...
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Clarkson’s Farm Has Shown Britain How Hard It Is to Run a Farm and now Farmers Are Facing Another Challenge

Posted on 2 July 20262 July 2026 by Katie Davies
Clarkson’s Farm Has Shown Britain How Hard It Is to Run a Farm and now Farmers Are Facing Another Challenge
When Clarkson’s Farm first aired, many viewers expected...
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What Keir Starmer’s Departure Can Teach Us About Succession Planning

Posted on 22 June 2026 by Katie Davies
What Keir Starmer’s Departure Can Teach Us About Succession Planning
Sir Keir Starmer’s resignation today has sparked one...
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Trusts in Wills: smart protection… or an unnecessary headache?

Posted on 16 June 202616 June 2026 by Katie Davies
Trusts in Wills: smart protection… or an unnecessary headache?
“I’ve heard I should put my assets in...
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Farmers Lose Court Challenge Over Inheritance Tax Relief Changes – What Does It Mean?

Posted on 19 May 202619 May 2026 by Jane Hunter
Farmers Lose Court Challenge Over Inheritance Tax Relief Changes – What Does It Mean?
What has happened to inheritance tax relief for...
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Gift with Reservation of Benefit: Why Gifting Your Home May Not Work as Intended

Posted on 6 May 2026 by Jane Hunter
Gift with Reservation of Benefit: Why Gifting Your Home May Not Work as Intended
For many families, gifting assets during their lifetime...
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Inheritance Disputes Are Rising – Here’s How to Protect Your Family

Posted on 24 March 2026 by Jane Hunter
Inheritance Disputes Are Rising – Here’s How to Protect Your Family
Inheritance disputes are becoming increasingly common across the...
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Blended Families and Wills: Avoiding Disputes Between Children and Stepchildren

Posted on 23 March 202623 March 2026 by Jane Hunter
Blended Families and Wills: Avoiding Disputes Between Children and Stepchildren
Blended families are increasingly common across the UK....
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Pensions and Inheritance Tax: Big Changes Coming in 2027

Posted on 23 March 202631 March 2026 by Jane Hunter
Pensions and Inheritance Tax: Big Changes Coming in 2027
From 6 April 2027, the way pensions are...
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Why Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney Matter

Posted on 5 March 2026 by Kristina Wills
Why Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney Matter
Last night’s episode of The Martin Lewis Money...
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Inheritance Tax, Pensions and Property: Understanding Current Rules and Possible Future Reforms

Posted on 23 February 202623 February 2026 by Jane Hunter
Inheritance Tax, Pensions and Property: Understanding Current Rules and Possible Future Reforms
Inheritance Tax (IHT) and Capital Gains Tax (CGT)...
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Helping Your Child Buy a Home: How to Protect Your Gift if Their Relationship Ends

Posted on 19 February 202619 February 2026 by Jane Hunter
Helping Your Child Buy a Home: How to Protect Your Gift if Their Relationship Ends
Quick Answer: If you’re giving your child money...
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