Are your clients losing valuable income?
According to recent research, hundreds of pounds worth of income is being lost as pensioners are not claiming their entitled benefits in full.
Supermen Webinar No. 27
Discretionary Trusts v Life Interest Trusts v FLIT & End of Year Tax Planning Every client needs a hero! This webinar provides a guide to Discretionary Trusts, Life Interest Trusts, FLIT & End of Year Tax Planning. Make sure you’re up to date. Due to the number of Advisors now attending our unmissable Webinars, we have increased […]
Change the face of your service provision
This week (7th February 2017) the Today’s Wills & Probate team were delighted to join the Legal Services Guild (LSG) at their latest seminar in Manchester’s Museum of Science and Industry. LSG co-founder, Nigel Walker-Jennings and Head of Corporate Membership, Patrick Harrison led discussions regarding “The Changing Face of Legal Services” and provided an insight […]
Does your will still work for you in 2017?
In this article, Thrings senior executive, Stephen Horton – an expert in capital tax planning, taxation of trusts and estate administration – looks at why you might need to update your will.
Supreme court judgement could impact cohabitees’ pension rights
A recent judgement from the Supreme Court is likely to improve the pension rights of co-habiting couples in the public sector.
Pension Advice Allowance introduced by Government
From April, savers will be able to withdraw up to £1,500 tax-free from their pension pots in order to pay for financial advice
Shortage of suitable homes for downsizers
Older people are unable to downsize due to a lack of more suitable, smaller homes.
Push for pensions bill amendment stalls
An attempt to insert an amendment into the Pensions Scheme Bill by the Women Against State Pension Inequality (Waspi) has stalled.
Tax error under new pension rules
Experts have warned that thousands have paid incorrect tax on pension withdrawals under the new rules.
Find unclaimed estates in The Gazette
When someone dies with no will or known family, their property passes to the Crown as ownerless property (bona vacantia). This can be any type of property, such as buildings, money or personal possessions. Without knowing, relatives could be entitled to a share of their deceased relative’s property (estate). The Government Legal Department (GLD) began […]
Hart Brown expands Trusts & Estates team
Surrey based law firm Hart Brown has announced the appointment of a new partner within its Trusts & Estates Team
Proposals for transparency could mislead clients
According to the Law Society, providing clients with raw regulatory data on legal firms could undermine their ability to exercise informed choice as well as causing them to be misled.
FCA gives warning on pension transfer advice
An alert has been issued by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) following a discovery regarding pension transfer advice.
