The Cost of Dying is Increasing…
21 April 2017
The Government is introducing a new fee structure that will affect the cost of accessing an estate when someone dies. Fees for Applications for Grant of Probate – or Letters…
Vast Probate Fee increases…
17 March 2017
Government announces significant overhaul of Probate Fees from 1st May 2017 Last February, the Government launched a consultation into probate fees and how much families should be charged for extracting…
New rules to reduce IHT bills – possibly…
14 March 2017
The new Residence Nil Rate Band (RNRB) comes into effect this April, supposedly meaning you can now plan to hand down your family home with either a zero tax bill…
HMRC loses tribunal over pension transfer rule
10 March 2017
Changes might be on the horizon for the rules surrounding inheritance tax (IHT) on pension transfers, after an appeal from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) was recently rejected. The case…