Budget
Budget Autumn 2021 How It Affects Probate
AUTUMN BUDGET 2021 Chancellor Rishi Sunak presented his third Budget on 27 October 2021. In his speech, he set out the plans to “build back
Laura Fontaine
1, November 2021
Probate News
Inheritance Tax
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Inheritance Tax
General Principles of Tax Avoidance
STOP PRESS: Finance Act 2021 (FA 2021) contains a number of measures, taking effect from Royal Assent on 10 June 2021, to take further action
Laura Fontaine
23, July 2021
Inheritance Tax
Inheritance tax: Rules on gifts to loved ones should be simplified
Fewer people should have to pay tax on gifts given just before death, under proposals for a major overhaul of the inheritance tax system. At
Laura Fontaine
20, February 2021
Inheritance Tax
Executors undervalued Prince’s estate by $80m, IRS says
A Bit of News from the USA. Executors undervalued Prince’s estate by $80m, IRS saysIRS believes Prince’s estate owes another $32.4m in federal taxStar’s death
Laura Fontaine
2, February 2021
Inheritance Tax
Brits fear a raid on their inheritance to pay for Coronavirus
Exclusive research reveals: Brits fear a raid on their inheritance to pay for Coronavirus Four in 10 people fear the Government will increase the current
Laura Fontaine
1, February 2021
Inheritance Tax
HMRC warns of potential probate delays caused by IHT400
HMRC warns of potential probate delays caused by IHT400HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is advising executors and administrators not to submit their grant of probate
Laura Fontaine
22, January 2021
Inheritance Tax
Hutchings v HMRC
This case is a strong reminder to anyone considering Do It Yourself probate. You are obliged to make the fullest inquiries possible about the estate.
Laura Fontaine
16, January 2021
