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Multiple homes, who will accept your Power of Attorneys?
As people are living longer, the question of capacity in later life is becoming a bigger issue. Failing age and mental health can unfortunately result in loved ones losing the ability to make important decisions. If you have been fortunate enough to enjoy living in...
Will your new partner respect your dying wishes for your family?
Popular British TV actress Lynda Bellingham sadly passed in October 2014 after a short battle with cancer. She was survived by her third husband and two adult sons. Lynda and Michael had been married since 2008 and they owned property together in North London. Her...
Did Facebook help you write your will America?
Where is the first place you go when you have a question? Where do you get advice and assistance? Most of us use the internet and social media to help us with the mundane to the bizarre. If you want to know the first American President or how to open wine without a...
Death tax – its a geographic lottery
Where you reside and where you were born will have a huge impact on whether or not your death is taxable. Death or inheritance tax is treated differently throughout the world. Some countries penalise their citizens regardless of where they reside. In contrast other...
Changes to UK Inheritance Tax in 2017 – how is your UK investment property affected?
If you are a non-UK domiciled shareholder of a company that owns property in the UK, now may be the time to seek advice about your status. With the upcoming changes in April 2017, legal experts are suggesting now may be the time to ‘de-envelope’ your...
