by admin | Aug 15, 2025 | Wills, Inheritance Laws
Intestacy Rules Explained: Who Really Inherits If You Die Without a Will? Most people assume their money, property, and possessions will automatically pass to the people they love most. But if you die without a will in England or Wales, your estate is divided under...
by admin | Aug 8, 2025 | Inheritance Laws, Estate Planning
Why Your Estate Might Get Taxed More—And What You Can Do About It Inheritance tax (IHT) has long been one of the most controversial levies in the UK. Once seen as something only the very wealthy would encounter, it’s increasingly catching out ordinary families—thanks...
by admin | Jul 31, 2025 | Wills, Inheritance Laws
From April 2026, the way Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business Property Relief (BPR) work will change significantly. Under the current rules, qualifying agricultural land, farm buildings, and certain business assets can receive up to 100% relief from...
by admin | Jun 15, 2025 | Inheritance Laws
For British nationals living overseas, it’s easy to assume that local laws will govern everything in the event of death. However, if you still have assets in the UK—such as a property, bank account, pension, or business interest—then UK laws, including the rules of...
by admin | May 7, 2025 | Wills, Inheritance Laws
In today’s world, the traditional idea of family has evolved. Many children grow up in homes where they are raised not only by their biological parents but also by step-parents, long-term partners, or others who share parental responsibilities. While co-parenting...
by admin | Apr 17, 2025 | Wills, Inheritance Laws
Many people in long-term relationships assume that if something were to happen to them, their partner would naturally inherit their estate. After all, if you’ve built a life together—shared a home, raised children, pooled finances—it seems only fair that your partner...
