Number of millionaires dying without a will doubles in two years
Mark Chandler, of financial advice firm Shackleton, said: “Fiscal drag has steadily brought more families into scope, with…
How to spend as little on a funeral as possible
Death isn’t cheap. Grieving families grapple with inheritance tax bills as well as the cost (and time) of…
The death document that can stop an inheritance row before it starts
What shouldn’t you include? When writing your letter of wishes, it’s essential not to include anything that contradicts…
When an alter ego trust might be right for your client
That happened over two decades ago, when alter ego trusts and joint partner trusts were first introduced. These…
Estate Planning For Pets: We Put Our Cats In Our Will
“What you’ll want to do is provide me with the names and locations of the guardians you’ve selected.”…
When a registered will faces judicial scrutiny
Answer: Courts place estates under judicial supervision during succession disputes to prevent dissipation, misappropriation, or irreversible alteration of…
Death before distribution, B.C. court rules
In a decision handed down in February 2025, the lower court ruled — based on its interpretation of…
We were hit with a £148k inheritance tax bill when mum died at 97
When Jill Lemon’s mother died earlier this year, as well as dealing with the grief, she had to…
Kate and Wills’ fresh start at their ‘forever home’: Why they have fast-tracked their move to house they will never leave – even when he becomes King
The Prince and Princess of Wales are hoping their fresh start will begin with a bang – moving…
Institute proposes RM1,000 tax relief for wills, trusts, estate-planning services in Budget 2026 wishlist
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Threads WhatsApp Telegram See says these measures are not just for the wealthy group. KUCHING…
Lawyers urge Australians to ensure valid will in place as house prices rise
A will can offer peace of mind for families before the death of a loved one, but the…
Complexities of wealth transfer and inheritance. Mornings puts a spotlight on the issue
Baby boomers, Australia’s richest generation, are expected to hand over $3.5 trillion to younger generations over the coming…