The Law Commission has confirmed in a report that electronic signatures can be used to execute documents, including where there is a statutory requirement for a signature.
Inheritance tax: avoiding the potential pitfalls
A recent study found that just 45 per cent of people who are gifting assets or large sums of money through inheritance understand inheritance tax (IHT) rules.
The number of people setting up Lasting Powers of Attorney doubles to almost four million
Applications for power of attorney have doubled to 3,850,000 in the last three years, allowing more people to take control of loved one’s affairs in the event of ill health.
Judge settles inheritance dispute using 100 year old law
A judge has settled a case involving a dispute between two stepsisters over who should inherit the estate of their parents, who were found dead at the same time in their £280,000 property.
One-fifth of people facing higher inheritance tax bills with probate delays continuing
One-fifth of bereaved families are facing higher inheritance tax (IHT) bills as a result of significant probate delays in the courts, according to the latest research.