With Halloween and Bonfire night over, Christmas is just around the corner. Adverts for the latest toys and must-have gadgets seem to be everywhere. But have you thought of making a gift to your children or grandchildren that has longer-term value? Instead of...
Major changes to inheritance tax (IHT) are proposed by the government’s Office of Tax Simplification (OTS) which could alter your estate planning. Inheritance tax is certainly complicated – especially for a tax that generates relatively little revenue. The OTS has...
More people are now setting up Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs), not just those in later life. Often written alongside a will, these important legal documents allow you to appoint one or more trusted representatives or ‘attorneys’ to take charge of your finances...
School fees are rising faster than the rate of inflation, creating financial challenges for parents who want to educate their children privately. Private school fees rose by 3.7% from 2018 to 2019, according to the latest figures from the Independent Schools...
