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Care Costs: Where Legacies Go to Die

Care Costs: Where Legacies Go to Die

For most families, the subject of care doesn’t become real until it happens. A fall, a diagnosis, or a gradual decline in health can turn life upside down overnight — and the reality of care costs soon follows. Right now, the average cost of residential care in the UK is around £1,500 per week — …

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Taxed to Death

Taxed to Death

Why doing nothing about Inheritance Tax could cost your family everything Let’s talk about Britain’s most resented tax — the one that hits after you’ve passed on, but somehow still manages to cause arguments among the living. This year alone, HMRC is set to collect over £8 billion in Inheritance Tax (IHT). Yes, billion — …

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Can you change a will

Can you change a will?

Many people believe that if they put a will in place, that it will determine what happens to their estate after their death. Although this is the starting point, ultimately a person’s will can be changed after their death. Who can change a will? Beneficiaries and executors can make changes to a will after the …

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Review Your Will Now

The Joy of Six – 6 Valuable Reasons to Review Your Will Now

Regardless of your age, it is crucial to have an up-to-date and professionally prepared Will and Estate Plan. This document ensures that your estate and assets are distributed according to your wishes after your passing. Furthermore, an updated Will and Estate Plan can help prevent disputes among family members and provide peace of mind for …

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Funding the Future

Funding the Future: Managing the High Costs of Elderly Care

The rising cost of care is putting a strain on families trying to care for their loved ones. Saving money is already difficult, but families with elderly parents now face the burden of rapidly increasing social care costs. According to the Alzheimer’s Society, dementia care is financially overwhelming, costing families around £51,000 a year for …

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