We explore the pros and cons of Mutual Wills – Wills drawn up by at least two people, who agree not to alter their Will after the other dies. Call 0800 652 8025 for a free initial consultation. National firm – based in Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, London, Manchester, Southampton & Taunton.
If, for any reason, you do not wish it to be known who benefits from your estate then a secret trust is one of the possibilities that could be explored.
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We explain how discretionary Will trusts work and explore how one might have prevented a family dispute over a Scottish estate. Call 0800 652 8025 for a free initial consultation with a Wills specialist. Offices in Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, London, Manchester, Southampton & Taunton.
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Could your clients benefit by migrating their offshore trusts to the UK?
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Some trustees and beneficiaries wrongly believe that the trust must remain ‘offshore’ or else face a huge tax bill on immigration back to the UK, but this is not correct.
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What can happen when a solicitor does not follow best practice when drafting a Will?
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In a recent case, insufficient records made by the solicitor led to a Will being deemed invalid. Emma Ironside shares indicators that best practice has been followed when drafting your loved ones Will. Contact a specialist solicitor on 0800 652 8025 for expert legal advice.
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Expert advice on complex Wills eg. overseas assets, blended families & business interests. Call 0800 652 8025 to protect your assets and reduce IHT. Teams in Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, London, Manchester, Southampton & Taunton.
Whilst a complex Will needs to discussed and drawn up with a solicitor, our ‘Which Will?’ tool can be used to help you consider what is important to you when it comes to making a Will. Call 0800 652 8025 to discuss your results with our solicitors
Why should you swap the new sofa or a week in the sun for a Will? Because a Will is arguably the most important financial document that you will ever sign.
Expert, sophisticated legal advice on protecting your assets or business and reducing your estate’s IHT liability. Call 0800 652 8025 for a free consultation. Offices in Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, London, Manchester, Southampton & Taunton.
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