When you write your Will, you need to name one or more executors who will carry out the administration of your estate when the time comes. We look at what this entails and what you need to take into account…
When someone dies, their pension will be dealt with in accordance with the rules of their pension provider. We look at some of the most common scenarios. After years of contributions, pension pots can contain substantial funds and those who…
Will HMRC come knocking on your door? It’s a fact – humans are bad at assessing risk. We’re terrified of things that rarely happen (plane crashes, power station meltdowns) but relatively blasé about things that are statistically more likely to…
How to plan and make a legally valid will. Most people don’t like to think about their own mortality, but planning for the future is important to ensure your property, money and possessions are distributed the way you intend. Writing…
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has given UK taxpayers until 30th September 2018 to come forward and declare any foreign income or profits from offshore assets. From 1st October, there will be new harsher penalties for those who have failed…
It was a Saturday afternoon about 12.25pm when I answered a mobile telephone call. The caller was a known GP client. However, today her voice was somewhat distraught. The source of this distress soon became clear. On Friday evening she…