Only 40% of UK population have a Will
According to the survey done by Perry’s, a London Accountancy firm, only 40% of the UK population have a Will. Are you one of the 40% and if so I wonder how old that Will is and whether it still fulfils your wishes? If you are one of the 60% who do not have a […]
Are Lasting Powers of Attorney too risky?
You may have heard on radio or seen in the press comments made by Denzil Lush, a retired senior judge from the Court of Protection when he stated he would never grant anyone a lasting power of attorney over his financial affairs, because of the serious risk of abuse. I was somewhat dismayed to read […]
Did you know that your estate can now benefit from a new Inheritance Tax exemption?
Did you know that your estate can now benefit from a new Inheritance Tax exemption? The new IHT Residence Nil Rate Band (RNRB) is in addition to an individual’s own Nil Rate Band, currently £325,000. The new RNRB is currently £100,000 and will increase by £25,000 each tax year until 2020/21. This new exemption will […]
Residence Nil Rate Band Explained
Residence Nil Rate Band Explained – By Danielle Harvey The new IHT Residence Nil Rate Band (RNRB) will be introduced April 2017. It is in addition to an individual’s own Nil Rate Band of £325,000, and conditional on the main residence being passed down to direct descendants (e.g. children, grandchildren). The RNRB will start at […]
Free Will Campaign
Heppenstalls are proud to be supporting Marie Curie with in their Free Will Campaign. If you are over 55 you can request a pack from the team on the link below, or in either of our Offices at New Milton or Lymington. https://www.mariecurie.org.uk/…/…/free-will-writing-service… Making a Will is simple and straightforward. Having a Free Will brings […]
Should I make a Will?
Should I make a Will? Surveys show that people put off making a will, often until they’re in their 50s. Three-quarters of the population have a will in place by the time they are 65, but that still leaves a sizeable number uncovered! Why Make a Will? Without a will, your family could face a […]