The stepdaughter of a wealthy hotelier will fight for a share of her late stepmother’s £25million fortune at the High Court, according to reports.
Ms Laurel Roberts, 61, claims that she was unfairly ‘cut out’ of her stepmother Pauline Milbour’s will when she passed away in 2014.
Lasting power of attorney fees to be reduced this April
Fees for setting up a lasting power of attorney (LPA) are to be substantially reduced from 1 April 2017, the Government has confirmed.
Number of UK estates paying IHT to rise by 15 per cent this year
A new study suggests that the number of UK estates liable to pay Inheritance Tax (IHT) will rise by approximately 15 per cent by the end of 2017.
HNWIs are neglecting IHT and estate planning, says study
A new study suggests that a third of Britain’s high net worth individuals (HNWIs) have not made any plans whatsoever to prepare for the transfer of their estate when they die.
Importance of IHT and estate planning highlighted by untimely celebrity deaths
Numerous celebrity deaths in recent months should be taken as a stern reminder of the importance of inheritance tax (IHT) and estate planning.