by David Dexter | Dec 20, 2024 | Advice Articles, Latest News
The budget 2024, our new Government has decided in it’s first budget to raise further income for the Treasury by increasing Inheritance Tax. Whilst the rates have not increased the existing allowances (ie nil rate bands), have been extended for a further fixed...
by David Dexter | Jul 9, 2023 | Advice Articles, Latest News, Will Writing
Mixed sex couples can enter a Civil Partnership and enjoy most of the Tax benefits of being married. This is a legal relationship which provides some real financial benefit to those who wish to live together without getting married. The set up costs are nominal...
by David Dexter | Dec 2, 2021 | Advice Articles, Will Writing
The act of giving is often cause for receiving also. To receive a ‘thank you’ for a gift or present sent to loved ones often gives as much pleasure as receiving a gift. A ‘thank you’ you will not receive however is one after you have died...
by David Dexter | Oct 5, 2021 | Advice Articles, Latest News
At last the Government has announced it’s proposals for Health and Social Care Reform. They introduce a lifetime funding cap of £86000 for any individual requiring personal care. It also proposes that you will be liable to meet the funding in full if your total...
by David Dexter | Jul 5, 2021 | Advice Articles, Latest News
Once more the Government has delayed any revised policy on Care Home Fees for those requiring care in later years. This means there is still a great potential liability on all those who own property and other assets which could result in little or nothing being left...
by David Dexter | Apr 6, 2021 | Advice Articles, Latest News
Most people want to continue living as long as possible . Modern understanding of diet and exercise combined with ever improving medication appears to be extending the period of life for the majority. However older age does bring with it potentially more risks. As we...
