When should you use a Probate Solicitor?
Deciding whether you need a probate solicitor largely depends on your individual circumstances. For example, if the deceased person had a small amount of money and owned little else, the process is much simpler, and you may be able to administer the estate yourself. If, however, the deceased person owned a property in their sole […]
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Henrietta Brett celebrates full STEP membership
We’re delighted to announce that Wills and Probate Solicitor, Henrietta Brett, has become a member of The Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP).
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What is an Executor and how do I choose who to appoint?
We explore the role of an Executor and why it is a good idea to have more than one.
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How important is it to leave a digital legacy?
With the average number of social media and email accounts per person on the rise, now is a good time to think about how to leave a digital legacy.
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New National Death Notification Service to ease burden on grieving families
Last month, a new Death Notification Service was launched; providing grieving families with a straightforward way to notify participating banks and building societies of the death of a family member, friend or care home resident.
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Dying Matters – come along to our drop in session for friendly advice
As part of this year’s Dying Matters Awareness Week (14th May – 20th May) we will be hosting a series of drop-in sessions at our offices in Bury St Edmunds – providing local people with private, welcoming environment in which to openly discuss death and their plans for the future.
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Dying ‘intestate’ – what happens when you die without a Will?
When a person dies without making a Will, they are said to have died ‘intestate’. When this happens, there are rules for deciding who will inherit the estate, stipulated by law.
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Residence Nil Rate Band & What It Means For You
The new RNRB, also known as Family Home Allowance, can effectively increase your inheritance tax threshold. When someone dies, the total value of their ‘Estate’ (meaning everything he/she owned) must be valued. If the total value is above a certain threshold, Inheritance Tax must be paid. Presently, the threshold for Inheritance Tax is £325,000 for […]
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