Estate planning

Inheritance Tax is becoming an increasingly important consideration for families across the UK. Rising property values, static tax thresholds and upcoming changes to pension treatment mean many people who may never previously have considered Inheritance Tax are now finding...

A life interest trust enables you to preserve the value of your estate for future generations. These trusts are usually included in wills for the preservation of properties. Benefits for Blended Families Blended families often benefit from a life...

Uk Inheritance Tax Changes Loom British farmers are facing major changes to inheritance tax (IHT) rules that could threaten the future of family-owned farms and agricultural businesses. With the UK Government set to scale back long-standing agricultural tax reliefs...

Thousands of farmers are apparently said to be planning to protest against the new Inheritance Tax reforms which were introduced in the budget at the end of the October. Many are claiming that the new reforms will be detrimental...

66% of adults in the East of England do not have a valid Will – are YOU one of them? Recent data released by Willaid UK shows that 66% of adults in the East of England do not have...

In recent years, the perceived stigma around mental health and health care issues have been alleviated. As a society we are more prepared to discuss and plan for our futures with this in mind. Increasingly, we are seeing clients...

What is Will Aid? Will Aid is a fundraising campaign run by nine leading UK charities. How does it work? Each year THB Solicitors helps raise money for Will Aid by writing Wills, for free, in exchange for a...

What is the UK Trust Registration Service? The UK Trust Registration Service (‘TRS’) is a register of the beneficial ownership of trusts. The service, first introduced in 2017, is aimed at tackling money laundering, serious crime and terrorist financing....