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07/12/2025

You couldn't make it up!
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/health/smelling-farts-alzheimers-benefits-b2879452.html?fbclid=IwVERDUAOiHfNleHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAwzNTA2ODU1MzE3MjgAAR7Q_VsYitCHf6m8Ri-9rFK_Vub6DuNtIRGNtLS9LSXc3B0BCwqY9dffjn5QKg_aem_wZwyhxcvjyVFEh9ryYFGjA

Certain amounts of hydrogen sulfide can help protect aging brains from Alzheimer’s disease, according to a 2021 study

21/10/2025

More families challenge ‘invalid’ wills to secure inheritance

Disputes surge by 61pc in ‘classic symptom of economic instability’

08/09/2025

Public sector hypocrisy over inheritance tax is even worse than I feared

Rachel Reeves’s reforms will upend the prudent plans of millions – and protect a privileged few

28/08/2025

https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/hmrc-rule-change-coming-uk-32350305

The Chancellor is reportedly eyeing up a little-known exemption that allows people to pass on unlimited wealth without paying tax

19/08/2025

https://inews.co.uk/inews-lifestyle/homeowners-property-inheritance-tax-bill-3865450?ito=link_share_article-top

Changes made by Rachel Reeves could leave families with average-priced homes left paying large inheritance tax bills

19/08/2025

https://www.lgtwm.com/uk-en/insights/lifestyle/landowners-how-to-protect-your-farm-against-inheritance-tax-280964

After almost 40 years of being exempt from IHT, farmers who intend to pass their farm to the next generation should review their situation now to mitigate the effects of these changes.

07/08/2025

HMRC may check on estate valuations as much as 20 years after payment of the IHT.

Inheritance tax investigations catch out 1200 more families in HMRC crackdown | MoneyWeek

Where there is a suspicion inheritance tax has been underpaid, HMRC has extensive powers to check the deceased individual’s financial affairs and chase what is owed. Will you pay more?

03/08/2025

Many thanks for this morning, we are both very pleased with what was discussed and what we have ordered.

May I please recommend you to a friend who definitely needs a will if nothing else!

Enjoy your weekend, we are now sat on a fishing bank relaxing!

What a great text message from yesterday mornings clients!

03/07/2025

Interesting..... to some

Farmer’s ex-wife loses £80m inheritance tax battle

Supreme Court rules sum given to Mrs Standish by her-then husband was not matrimonial property as it was intended for their children

01/06/2025

https://moneyweek.com/personal-finance/inheritance-tax/inheritance-tax-bill-common-gifting-error

Giving gifts can reduce inheritance tax liabilities, but it’s important to avoid falling foul of the rules

29/05/2025

https://moneyweek.com/personal-finance/estates-without-will-increase-inheritance-disputes

Figures from the Ministry of Justice show the number of probate disputes is rising steadily.

29/05/2025

https://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/financial-planning/article-14703173/Are-tax-implications-wife-son-inheritance-house-mitigate.html

My wife and I are 80. What are the tax implications and pitfalls, if we sell our house and buy another jointly with my son and his family?