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Inheritance tax planning and tax-free gifts
Can I give money away to avoid inheritance tax? If your estate is worth more than £325,000 (or £650,000 for married couples and civil...

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Dec 6, 20213 min read


Gifts out of income
It is surprising that one of the most valuable exemptions from Inheritance Tax (IHT) is also one of the most underused. The normal...

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Nov 27, 20213 min read


Understanding the Residence Nil Rate Band (RNRB)
RNRB came into effect in April 2017 and could enable you to leave up to £1 million to your children free of Inheritance Tax (“IHT”)...

Maplebrook Wills
Nov 19, 20213 min read


The surprising truths about Wills... ...and why you should have one.
A Will is a legal document in which you express your wishes as to how your money, property and assets are administered and distributed...

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Oct 24, 20213 min read


The Rise and Rise of Funeral Costs
We regularly speak to people who are concerned about how they or their family are going to afford to pay the necessary funeral costs when...

Maplebrook Wills
Oct 23, 20212 min read


Estate Planning below £650k
Legacy planning for: - Couples with total estate value below 2NRB (below £650,000). Basic mirror wills leave everything to the surviving...

Maplebrook Wills
Oct 22, 20213 min read


What is a Discretionary Trust
A discretionary trust is a type of trust where the trustees are given complete discretion to pay or apply the income or capital of the...

Maplebrook Wills
Oct 22, 20213 min read


What is dementia?
Dementia is a syndrome (a group of related symptoms) associated with an ongoing decline of brain functioning. There are many different...

Maplebrook Wills
Oct 22, 20212 min read


What is Probate?
Understand the process you'll need to go through when dealing with the estate of someone who has died. Technically, 'probate' refers to...

Maplebrook Wills
Oct 22, 20211 min read


Why a Health & Welfare Lasting Power of Attorney?
What is an LPA A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is a legal document which allows a person (otherwise known as the donor) to appoint...

Maplebrook Wills
Oct 22, 20213 min read


Why a Property & Financial Lasting Power of Attorney
What is an LPA? A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is a legal document which allows a person (otherwise known as the donor) to appoint...

Maplebrook Wills
Oct 22, 20213 min read
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