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Mother cuts daughter out of her will for being a ‘spendthrift’

A retired bank manager is fighting for her share of her mother’s estate after her brother inherited the bulk of the money because her mother is said to have branded her a “shopaholic”.

April 2, 2020

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Covid-19—demand rises for Will writing services

Which reports that law firms in England have been ‘inundated’ with clients wanting to write wills in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.

April 2, 2020

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Homeowners—what happens if you don’t have a Will?

According to the insurance company Royal London, two in five homeowners do not have a Will. What happens to their home if they die? It might not pass on to the person they want.

March 17, 2020

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Has a firm of Heir Hunters tried contacting you? What questions should you ask?

The phone call comes in… We think you might be a potential heir to an estate.

March 17, 2020

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Neighbourhood watch: Is there a derelict property near you?

If you’re a member of your local Neighbourhood Watch group, it is likely you have a thorough knowledge of the buildings in your area. Do any of the streets you keep an eye on have a derelict property?

March 17, 2020

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Finders International helps trace relatives of tragic bomber crew

A memorial service for the crew of a Lancaster bomber tragically shot down weeks before the end of World War Two took place this week, thanks in part to efforts by Finders International to trace the living relatives of those who died.

March 10, 2020

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Chancellor to consider closing inheritance tax loopholes

The UK’s chancellor is considering closing inheritance tax loopholes in next month’s budget, according to an article in the Daily Mail this week.

March 4, 2020

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Tax team to investigate family investment companies

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has created a new team whose job it will be to look into the use of family investment companies, according to the International Adviser.

March 4, 2020

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Performance update on probate service

The Law Society updated its members on the current state of Her Majesty’s Courts and Tribunals Service´s probate service this month (February 2020), relating that HMCTS says the service is in a “good place performance-wise”.

March 4, 2020

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