9 articles on "inheritance"

The Budget 2005 & Inheritance Tax: Has the Chancellor Done Enough?

The Budget 2005 & Inheritance Tax: Has the Chancellor Done Enough? by: Janine Byrne Introduction 'The Government's economic objective is to build a strong economy and a fair society, where there is opportunity and security for all." So...

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Is Contesting a Will the Right Thing To Do?

Your father brought you and your younger brother up alone from the age of fourteen. It was fine because you got on well with your dad and his business did brilliantly too. You weren't super rich but there were no big financial worries. He always...

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Taking Control; Safeguarding the Distribution of Your Assets by Making A Will

The Importance of Making a Will A valid will is one of the most important documents you could ever put your signature to, as the consequences of failing to make a will before you die can have far-reaching effects on the people you care about most. De...

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The Budget 2005 & Inheritance Tax: Has the Chancellor Done Enough?

Introduction The Governments economic objective is to build a strong economy and a fair society, where there is opportunity and security for all." So reads the opening statement of the Labour Governments 2005 Budget. But the word fair is wide off the...

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Taking Control; Safeguarding the Distribution of Your Assets by Making A Will

Taking Control; Safeguarding the Distribution of Your Assets by Making A Will by: Miss Janine Byrne The Importance of Making a Will A valid will is one of the most important documents you could ever put your signature to, as the consequences of ...

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The Budget 2005 & Inheritance Tax Has the Chancellor Done Enough

Introduction'The Government's economic objective is to build a strong economy and a fair society, where there is opportunity and security for all."So reads the opening statement of the Labour Government's 2005 Budget. But the word &apo...

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Are You Considering Whether to Contest a Will?

The rise in complexity of family structures that has occurred over the last few decades has led to a related rise in the number of people contesting Wills, particularly because the size of the potential inheritance has also increased. However you sh...

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Inheritance Tax Can Be Costly But You Can Easily Lower The Expense With These Tips

Inheritance tax is one of those monetary problems which can make us feeling hard done by. However, with all the appropriate form of legal advice you can find your self having to pay significantly less than you first assumed. A person's estate d...

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Your Will and Why You Need One

There are many benefits of making a will; first and foremost it ensures any property belonging to you passes to your loved ones upon death. Making a will also enables the testator to prepare gifts and assets in order to avoid paying a large proportio...

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