The House of Commons has opened an inquiry on the Probate Registry delays 24 Nov 2023 Some people may be aware that the Probate Registry has been experiencing significant delays for some time now. There are also concerns about how beneficiaries,... Read more
No change to inheritance tax following the Autumn Statement on 22 November 2023 23 Nov 2023 It was very disappointing that there were no changes to the current inheritance tax regime despite the rumours that the rate of tax was set... Read more
Is inheritance tax soon to be abolished? 20 Nov 2023 Rumours are rife that the Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt is going to slash or abolish Inheritance Tax in this week’s Autumn Statement. This seems unlikely given... Read more
CRYPTOCURRENCY IN DIVORCE PROCEEDINGS….a tangled web… 16 Nov 2023 Cryptocurrency, like any other asset in a Divorce, must be disclosed and of course, can be shared. Both parties have a duty to provide full... Read more
Enduring Powers of Attorney – I or a family member has one, what do I... 15 Nov 2023 Until 1st October 2007, it was possible to appoint attorneys to safeguard your financial affairs under an Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA). What is an... Read more
Do we still need a court order in respect of finances if we have agreed... 8 Nov 2023 This is a question we are regularly asked at Browell Smith and Co solicitors. The answer is quite simply… YES. Even where you and your... Read more