Charities and action groups today joined forces to mark World Alzheimer’s Day, an annual event which aims to raise awareness of the ongoing battle against dementia.
Rise in number of charitable donations left in Wills
New research suggests that the number of people leaving money to charities in their Wills rose significantly last year.
Rise in number of older Britons leaving money to grandchildren in Wills
New research suggests that an increasing number of older Britons are providing financial support to their grandchildren – whether this be in terms of regular gifting, or leaving lump sums and property behind in their Wills.
HMRC taking ‘more aggressive approach’ to collecting IHT
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) appears to be taking a ‘more aggressive’ approach to collecting Inheritance Tax (IHT) in the UK, after a new report revealed that the IHT receipts surged by more than 20 per cent in the first four months of the current tax year.
A Lasting Power of Attorney should not be taken lightly
Britons who may be interested in setting up a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) are being advised to tread carefully and seek specialist advice from a solicitor, as hasty or ill-advised decisions can have a “devastating” impact on family relationships.