by Kate Loosley | 29 Oct 2025 | Equity Release, Estate Planning, Inheritance Tax, News, Wills
November is a month of reflection and anticipation. With Remembrance Sunday approaching, we pause to honour those who have given their lives in service and to consider the legacies we leave behind. It is also a month that may bring significant change, as Chancellor...
by Kate Loosley | 30 Sep 2025 | Estate Planning, News, Wills
October is the season of pumpkins and Halloween, but in estate planning, the real scares come from uncertainty around tax and succession. With the Autumn Budget delayed until November, possible reforms to inheritance tax are creating added unease. At the same time,...
by Kate Loosley | 12 Sep 2025 | Estate Planning, Inheritance Tax, News
Thinking about passing wealth to your family? The Autumn Budget is coming later than usual, and that delay could be bad news for your gifting plans. Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces a huge challenge balancing the nation’s books, and inheritance tax (IHT) is one of the...
by Kate Loosley | 26 Aug 2025 | Equity Release, Estate Planning, Inheritance Tax, News, Wills
As summer ends, many are looking ahead to retirement, inheritance, and estate planning in light of significant upcoming changes. From new inheritance tax rules affecting pensions to rising later-life lending and contentious probate cases, there is more to consider...
by Kate Loosley | 13 Aug 2025 | News, Probate, Wills
The number of contentious probate cases in the UK is rising at an unprecedented rate, with new figures showing that more families are challenging wills and inheritance decisions than ever before. A Freedom of Information (FoI) request has revealed a 56% increase in...
by Kate Loosley | 31 Jul 2025 | Equity Release, Estate Planning, Inheritance Tax, News, Wills
As the summer progresses, many individuals are taking the opportunity to reflect on their long-term plans, particularly around wills, inheritance, and later-life finances. With upcoming changes to inheritance tax and new data showing a significant number of adults...
