According to the latest figures, there are currently 9,254 unclaimed estates in the UK. With the average value of an estate worth around £150,000, the total amount of this unclaimed inheritance could be worth billions. Property, money, personal belongings and other assets are being left in limbo instead of being passed on to relatives or
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According to the latest figures, while they are rising in popularity, fewer than 1 in 10 adults have made a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA). An LPA is one of the best ways to protect yourself and your wishes, should you become unable to make financial or health decisions for yourself. There are two kinds
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According to the latest research, the majority of over-50s don’t understand essential Inheritance Tax terminology. Furthermore, this lack of financial education could result in them passing on less than they expect. The research found that, of the over-50s surveyed: Fewer than 30% understood key Inheritance Tax terminology Only 27% were able to correctly identify that ‘nil-rate
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A recent case involving a cohabiting couple has highlighted the need for a robust Will after a man died and the judge awarded his surviving partner more than he intended. There has been a rise in disputes between family members over inheritance. And a recent case has shown that a cohabiting partner might have a
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In England and Wales, your Will is automatically revoked when you get married. As such, it is vital to review, and if necessary, update your Will after marriage. Despite this, many people fail to do this. Often because they are not aware of the need to do so. Unless your Will makes specific reference to
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The death of a loved one is a difficult time, and, where there are disputes about a Will, the stress and upset can make it even harder. But what can children, spouses and partners do if they feel they have been overlooked unfairly in the last wishes of their nearest and dearest? And, how can
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Pembroke Will Writers, based in Kent, are delighted to announce they have become a Community Partner of Anchorians Football Club in seasons 2018-2020. The specialist Estate Planning Firm will be sponsoring the Men’s team home kit for a 2-year period, their contribution will enable them to participate in football for the next two seasons. As community partners, the men’s team kit will be proudly donned with Pembroke Will Writers branding
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A Lasting Power of Attorney or LPA is one of the best ways to protect yourself and your wishes should you become unable to make financial or health decisions for yourself. But, all too often people fail to make an LPA because they are unsure about what it involves and why it is needed. Here
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Research from Just Group has shown that people born between the mid 1960s and early 1980s are underestimating their life expectancy by around ten years. As a result, so-called ‘Generation X’ is approaching retirement without an accurate idea of how long their savings will last after they retire. The findings show that women who are
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According to reports, over half of people have not updated their Will, often because they are not aware of the need to do so. If you have prepared a Will, then you are ahead of the curve. But, not reviewing your Will and taking any changes into account can mean that your final wishes may
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