The average funeral in the UK now costs a record £9,263, a major study has revealed.
Stock market crash saving families thousands in Inheritance Tax, experts reveal
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) made a record number of Inheritance Tax (IHT) refunds in the 2019/20 tax year as families sought to reclaim losses on the sale of inherited securities, it has been revealed.
Court of Protection fees waived on Child Trust Fund applications for parents or guardians of young people who lack mental capacity
The “vast majority” of parents or guardians of children who lack mental capacity will no longer have to pay fees when seeking access to a Child Trust Fund (CTF), it has been announced.
Record number make Will during pandemic, but “overwhelming majority” still risk intestacy
A record number of later life planners have made an adjustment or created a Will for the first time during the coronavirus pandemic, a major study has revealed.
Probate professionals hit back against probate service over huge delays
A significant number of legal professionals have criticised the probate service after research revealed that some bereaved families are waiting up to 17 weeks to close an estate.