Record Revenue: is Inheritance Tax inevitable?
Inheritance Tax (IHT) has been making the headlines again this year with the total amount of Inheritance Tax being paid in the 2022-23 tax…
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The Autumn Statement 2022 | Changes to Dividend and Capital Gains Tax Allowances
The Autumn Statement was delivered to the UK Parliament yesterday by current Chancellor Jeremy Hunt. Contained within are the widely…
Dealing with your affairs after a diagnosis of Dementia.
September is World Alzheimer’s month, with 21st September being globally recognised as the day in which Alzheimer’s organisations raise…
The Dangers of DIY Wills
The last two and a half years have had many challenges and throughout we have continued to be very busy helping clients who are looking to…
Are business owners neglecting their personal affairs?
When running a business on a day to day basis, the primary focus is working towards the goals set for the year. Whilst business owners…
How a change in circumstances can affect your Will
It would be a huge understatement to say we have lived through a few turbulent years. For many, their lives have changed radically; some…
Practical advice if you’re faced with a family bereavement
Unfortunately many of us, at some point in time, will find ourselves with the responsibility of dealing with someone’s estate. …
Why parents should make a Will
A common worry for many parents is who will look after their children in the event of their untimely passing.
Statistics published by the…
Power of Attorney: Your questions answered
In a previous blog, we discussed what a power of attorney is and why you should have one, however, we are often asked what considerations…
What does ‘Non-Domicile’ mean?
The recent revelations regarding Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak’s wife not paying tax on overseas income has shone a bright light…
Funding the cost of care.
With the cost of care homes ever increasing we are experiencing an increase in clients expressing concerns about protecting their capital…
Living Wills and Powers of Attorney for health care decisions.
As you are no doubt aware, we’re all living longer. Unfortunately, with age, comes a higher risk of developing chronic illnesses. On…
Thorntons enhances Dundee offering with lateral hires
Leading Scottish law firm Thorntons has strengthened its commercial real estate, residential conveyancing and private client offering in…
Dying without a Will v having a professionally made Will
Everyone should have a Will, no matter what they own, or their family situation. The best way to understand why Wills …
Over 18? Here's why you should have a Will
The first few years in the world of work are generally exciting times for a young adult. Whether you’ve just left school and are…
No change, doesn’t mean no effect
The beginning of the new tax year on 6 April is often accompanied by changes to allowances and tax thresholds. But like so much of…
Do you really know who will benefit from your Estate?
As we’ve all been reminded of in the news this week – sometimes families fall out. Whilst most people don’t then go on and have an…
#FreeBritney and what happens when 'I Care a Lot' is not true
Lockdown 2 (or is it now 3?) has certainly increased our viewing of content on streaming platforms and often a theme can develop in…
How the Title to your property might impact on your Will
In Scotland, where two or more people buy a property together, they should be faced with the decision of whether to include a so-called “…
Budget 2020 what is the impact for those of us living in Scotland?
Now that the dust has settled on the Chancellor’s first budget we take a look at what this means for those of us living in Scotland, also…
Entrepreneurs encouraged to consider their personal affairs.
The start of a new year often brings with it resolutions for self-improvement, a desire to make life changes and, for some individuals, the…