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A gift does not become safe from scrutiny simply because seven years have passed. In England, there is no seven-year rule for care-fee assessments. A…
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Putting a house into a trust can have inheritance tax, capital gains tax and income tax consequences, and it doesn’t automatically reduce inheritance…
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Living together does not give an unmarried partner automatic inheritance rights in England and Wales. Without a valid will, an estate generally…
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The inheritance tax nil-rate band has remained at £325,000 since tax year 2009 to 2010. This guide explains the inheritance tax nil-rate band in…
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A trust for a child with special needs in the UK can place money under trustees’ management. The trust deed sets out how trustees manage and use the…
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A joint account usually passes to the surviving holder without a grant, even when there’s no will. If you’re asking what happens to a joint bank…
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The cost of registering an LPA in 2026 in England and Wales is £92 per LPA, following the fee change effective from 17 November 2025. This is the…
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You don’t automatically have to sell your home to pay for care. A temporary care stay or a protected relative living in the property may mean it’s…
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The health and welfare lasting power of attorney cost includes a £92 Office of the Public Guardian registration fee per application in England and…
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The key difference in an online LPA services comparison UK readers make is not simply whether they complete the form on screen or on paper. A lasting…