October 2025 Newsletter

October 2025 Newsletter

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,...

Understanding Intestacy Rules: Who Inherits Without a Will?

If a person in the UK passes away without a will, the “intestacy rules” determine who inherits the estate. This article explains how these rules work, who the beneficiaries are, and the order in which they’ll receive assets, offering clarity for anyone facing the...