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23 Dec

What are the inheritance tax thresholds and who pays?

2 January 2025
By Daniel

In this article, we explain the different types of inheritance tax thresholds and who is responsible for paying this tax. Nil Rate Ban...

23 Dec

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Can I put my house in my children’s name to avoid inheritance tax?

2 January 2025
By Daniel

Yes, you can put your house in your children’s name or transfer the house to their name to bring down your overall inheritance tax (IHT...

23 Dec

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What makes up a person’s estate when they die?

2 January 2025
By Daniel

A person’s estate is made up of all the assets they own or were responsible for at the time of their death, including but not limited t...

23 Dec

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How much can I inherit from my parents tax-free in the UK?

2 January 2025
By Daniel

At a basic level, you can inherit up to £325,000 from your parents completely tax-free, however, this may increase to £500,000 if they ...

23 Dec

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What items are exempt from inheritance tax?

2 January 2025
By Daniel

There are a number of items that are exempt from inheritance tax in the UK which revolve mostly around gifting and charitable donations...

16 Jul

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“A weight lifted” – Provira unlocks £1m inheritance following two year probate

16 October 2024
By Tony

When lifelong friend, Freddie, sadly passed away following a brief illness, 70-year-old LeB was the surprise beneficiary of his estate,...

16 Jul

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Inheritance Advance Secures Dream Home

16 October 2024
By Tony

Probate delays are now commonplace, and it is no longer unusual for large or complex estates to take 12 months or more to complete. It ...

17 Jun

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Do Banks do Inheritance Loans?

5 August 2024
By Tony

Often, family members have to wait more than one year to receive their inheritance due to probate delays that have been well documented...

17 Jun

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What is an executor, and who can become one?

5 August 2024
By Tony

The role of an executor is fundamental to the settlement of a deceased person’s estate. Learn more about the legal responsibilities of ...

17 Jun

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Probate Questions and Answers Provided by Laurelo

5 August 2024
By Tony

We would like to thank our friends at Laurelo for compiling the following Q&A. Laurelo provide an award winning probate administrat...

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