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Couple made no provision for each other’s death

Today’s Wills and Probate highlighted a recent court case illustrating the importance of making a Will.

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Harry living off his mother’s estate

In a somewhat sensational interview with Oprah Winfrey this week, the repercussions of which are likely to be extensive..

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Finders chooses its charities of the year

Finders International has chosen its two charities of the year – Young Minds and Age UK.

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1921 census out next year

Next year (2022) will see the publication of the 1921 census.

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Brits fear inheritance tax hike to pay for Covid-19

Recent research has revealed that four in 10 people in the UK fear the UK Government will increase the current 40 per cent inheritance tax (IHT) rate to help cover the cost of the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Millennials – it’s time to talk to your parents about dying

The Covid-19 pandemic has concentrated people’s minds on mortality like never before.

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Pandemic hits probate property sales

Selling properties in probate has become much more difficult, thanks to the pandemic an article in Property Wire warned this week.

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Addict throws away inheritance in just 12 months

A Devon man threw away his £100,000 inheritance in just 12 months to feed his drug habit, Devon Live news reported this week.

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Judge award man £1m pay-out after inheritance blunder

A judge has given a man close to a £1 million pay-out following a ruling of “negligence” on the part of a solicitor firm, the Mirror reports.

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What are your chances of being descended from royalty?

Are you descended from royalty?

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