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After much speculation in the press that there would be a complete inheritance tax overhaul especially on lifetime gifts and “loopholes”, our first female chancellor of the exchequer Rachel Reeves announced some surprising changes this afternoon. Julie West Solicitors private client solicitor Emma Westsmith explains.
When dealing with the estate of a deceased person, understanding the deadlines and penalties associated with inheritance tax returns is crucial. Specialist private client solicitor Emma Westsmith explains.
The Chair of the Justice Committee has just published a letter summarising the findings from an inquiry cut short by the announcement of the general election in July. The letter confirms that prior to digitisation and centralisation the probate service worked and now it does not. Emma Westsmith explains the probate process and issues to watch out for caused by Probate Registry delays.
Specialist private client solicitor Emma Westsmith warns of another delay in the probate process. The Probate Registry has increased their aimed-for period to deal with probate applications to 16 weeks.
Private client solicitor Emma Westsmith joins her mother, property solicitor Julie West, as a director of Julie West Solicitors Ltd (trading as Julie West Solicitors). Julie West Solicitors is a family-run Surrey law firm specializing in all aspects of residential and commercial property, wills, trusts, probate and lasting powers of attorney.
