Being an executor of an estate is a serious responsibility. It should not be taken on lightly, especially if you don’t fully understand the law. That because estate beneficiaries could sue you if they end up being out of pocket. We have heard of cases where quite large … [Read more...]
Abuse of Privilege When a Beneficiary Robs an Estate
When a person makes a will before they die, they trust that someone will implement it according to their wishes. Unfortunately, these things are not as sacred as they were decades ago, if they were ever. Therefore, they would probably protect their interests best if … [Read more...]
Did Brexit Re-Awaken Our National Penchant for Hoarding?
Kay Neufeld of the Centre for Economics and Business Research (CEBR) has been thinking of asking Mrs May to revoke Article 50 again. This is not a political decision by the managing economist. It’s about the nuts and bolts issues economists revel in. Kay has noticed … [Read more...]
The Truth About Hoarding Disorder
The Truth About Hoarding Disorder Hoarding, or Hoarding Disorder, describes the practice of unduly saving items that others may view as worthless or excessive, and the persistent difficulty getting rid of these possessions. This leads to immoderate clutter, that … [Read more...]
Unpacking the Three Stages of Hoarding
The three stages of hoarding are first acquiring, then cluttering, and finally an inability to discard things we no longer need. The first step has a great deal to do with the value public perceptions put on consumer goods. The third stage is a process so secretive … [Read more...]
Probate Tax Still in Commons under Brexit Heat Shield
The proposal to impose a heavy tax on dying is still on the House of Commons calendar awaiting approval. Meanwhile the polemic over Brexit continues unabated. The idea of increasing the cost of dying from £215 to as much as £6,000 could therefore become the new … [Read more...]
Animal Hoarding Can Have Devastating Outcomes
The persistent difficulty discarding or parting with possessions, regardless of their actual value eloquently describes the condition known as hoarding. Moreover, this condition can escalate into compulsive hoarding, an antisocial behavioural pattern that can have … [Read more...]
UK Inheritance Tax Who Pays at What Rates
Inheritance tax is something we would rather do without. However the government has the upper hand and the best we can do is choose any legal wiggle room we can find. If we leave money or other assets our heirs might otherwise have to fork out 40% of the … [Read more...]
Defra Releases 2017/18 Top Ten Recycling Authorities in England
Last December, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) published the latest recycling data for local authorities in England. The data covered the financial year 2017/18. The following table reflects the top ten recycling authorities in … [Read more...]
Upcycling and Recycling; You Can Make a Difference
If you are worried about pollution and climate change – and let’s face it, you should be - this article will make interesting reading. According to authoritative site gov.uk, UK statistics on waste as at March 2019 showed some improvements. Provisionally, slightly … [Read more...]
