Our guides
Why do I need to make a Will?
Your will tells everyone what should happen to your money, possessions and property after you die – these things together are called your “estate”. If you don’t leave a will, the law decides how your estate is passed on – and this may not be how you wanted it. Reasons...
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Will I have to sell my home to pay for care home fees?
The answer to this question is probably “YES” According to a recent YouGov poll almost half of middle-aged couples fear they will need to sell their home if they need to go into long term care, it is reported by the This is Money.co.uk financial website. In addition,...
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I am an executor – what do I have to do?
You may find yourself responsible for dealing with someone’s estate if they have chosen you as the Executor or joint Executor in their Will. Your role is one of trust and responsibility, as you are being asked to act as a personal representative to administer the...
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Is there a reason I can’t write my own will?
The short answer to this question is, at least in England and Wales you can write your own Will. However there are many traps for the unsuspecting person, which could result in estate assets passing to persons not intended to receive them, either because key Will...
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Private client guides (PDF)
Our printable guides to wills, executors, Inheritance Tax and Lasting Powers of Attorney:
- 5 good reasons to make a Will (PDF, 413 KB)
- What happens if I die without a Will? (PDF, 617 KB)
- Checklist: how to review your Will (PDF, 238 KB)
- I’m an executor – what do I do? (PDF, 312 KB)
- Inheritance Tax: what are the rules and what can I do about it? (PDF, 273 KB)
- Lasting Power of Attorney (PDF, 519 KB)
Official guidance
Guidance on the topics we are most often asked about is available from gov.uk:
- Personal tax
- Self Assessment
- Capital Gains Tax
- Inheritance Tax
- Wills, probate and inheritance
- Lasting Power of Attorney
- VAT
- Corporation Tax
- Payroll and PAYE
- Starting a business
- Running a limited company
- Pensions and automatic enrolment
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Every situation is different. For advice tailored to you, get in touch or call us on 020 8275 0669.