Useful Information
23
Dec
What are the inheritance tax thresholds and who pays?
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
Can I put my house in my children’s name to avoid inheritance tax?
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
What makes up a person’s estate when they die?
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
How much can I inherit from my parents tax-free in the UK?
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
What items are exempt from inheritance tax?
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
“A weight lifted” – Provira unlocks £1m inheritance following two year probate
When lifelong friend, Freddie, sadly passed away following a brief illness, 70-year-old LeB was the surprise beneficiary of his estate,...
16
Jul
Inheritance Advance Secures Dream Home
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
Do Banks do Inheritance Loans?
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
What is an executor, and who can become one?
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
Probate Questions and Answers Provided by Laurelo
We would like to thank our friends at Laurelo for compiling the following Q&A. Laurelo provide an award winning probate administrat...
23
Jul
Probate information and accessing funds
When you’re grieving the loss of a loved one, the last thing you need is to have to worry about money.
However, delays in obtaining ...