‘Chattel’ under probate law means any item of personal property you could touch, and move if you wanted to. This article discusses the implications of probate chattels and inheritance tax in deceased estates, However, this is merely an introductory overview, and you … [Read more...]
UK Property Boom to End This 2023
There’s a lot to be said to listening to what Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyor members (RICS) say about property prices. Rather than absentmindedly hearing what estate agents think. That’s because RICS bases its opinions on hard facts, when it says the UK … [Read more...]
Chattels and Inheritance Tax Implications
The UK inheritance tax rate stands at a whopping 40% of all value over £325,000. It is therefore not difficult for a property owner to exceed this amount in the South of England. There’s no sign of this rate falling any time soon, making the implications of chattels and … [Read more...]
Compulsive Hoarding in Later Life: Uncluttering
Greater disposable income coincided with the emergence of the late 20th century phenomenon of accumulating trappings of wealth. But there does come a time when we must start to unclutter. However as Gloria Stafford says so eloquently, we must first face the question … [Read more...]
Who Gets Your English and Welsh Assets When You Die and Your Will is Invalid?
This article is about assets in England and Wales that are your legal entitlement. You can only bequeath things that you truly own. Because if you try to include anything else, the rightful owner could challenge your will and even overturn it completely. You should … [Read more...]
Unearthing a Valuable Work by Sir Russell Flint in Brighton
Brighton, south of London was a popular holiday spot in Victorian times. However, jet travel enabled holidaymakers to visit warmer France and Spain. Brighton became half derelict in those down days, until the ‘hip’ set moved in and took over the best seaside … [Read more...]
