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“…I’m not sitting through another f*cking charity auction” I was expecting something irreverent from Sir Bob Geldof – he delivered. I was expecting something magical from Jules Holland on [...]
Living Will – What Is It, Why Is It Useful, and How to Create One?
Living Wills are becoming increasingly popular with people in the UK. As medical treatments improve, the opportunities for living longer are possible. However, in certain cases, they may prolong [...]
Why your item’s value should be measured accurately for your Will
Why your item’s value should be measured accurately for insurers James from the global auctioneers Dreweatts & Bloomsbury, explains why it’s important to have your precious items [...]
What are chattels and how can you gift them to the people you love?
Chattels, obviously we have got the ability through this site to record Chattels, how does that all tie into inheritance & a Will? Chattels are basically the things that you own your [...]
The best age for your children to inherit a large sum of money?
When leaving money to children in a will, what is the best age for them to be? Andrew Murray, from London solicitors Bishop & Sewell LLP, explains when leaving money to children in a will, [...]
Valuation for Probate: The case of the precious armchair
Valuation for probate: The case of the precious armchair Dreweatts & Bloomsbury Auctioneers, valuers of fine art and antiques, explain why you need valuations for probate purposes. Lexikin is [...]
Give money to the charity you’re passionate about and save inheritance tax
Give money to the charity you’re passionate about and save inheritance tax It’s possible to save inheritance tax by giving money to your favourite charity by itemising your wishes in your [...]
Why Have a Will And The Dangers Of Not Having One
Why Have a Will And The Dangers Of Not Having One If you die and you don’t have a Will, your assets are subject to ancient laws, known as rules of intestacy, which usually means your next [...]
What is a Codicil?
A codicil is an add-on chapter. If you write a will and you decide at a later stage; I’d like to make a gift to my friend, I want to leave them £1000, you don’t have to rewrite the whole will. [...]
How to save time and money during the Probate process
The probate process involves sending in an inheritance tax return to the revenue almost regardless of how wealthy or not wealthy you are, saying all the estate that you own as at the date of your [...]
