Because Life Isn’t Always Fair
Photo by Andrea Piaquadio If you’re a parent, you’ve probably done your fair share of worrying about your child or children. I know that feeling. Even when they’re grown, it…
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How To Stop The Government Hoovering Up Your Estate
There are two things certain in life: death and taxes. So said Benjamin Franklin. With that cheerful thought in mind, I’d like to bring to your attention something important. It…
A Professional Guide to the Responsibilities of Attorneys under a UK Lasting Power of Attorney
A Professional Guide to the Responsibilities of Attorneys under a UK Lasting Power of Attorney A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is one of the most powerful legal documents you...
Seven Avoidable Threats to Your Children’s Inheritance
How to Keep Your Legacy Safe from Divorce, Debt, Tax and Family Disputes Introduction You’ve spent a lifetime working hard to build your family’s financial security — your home, savings,...
Why Registering Your LPA with the NHS Is Essential
I just got back from a meeting and went to see a client and I knew she’s already got LPAs, which is great, so I went to discuss wills and trusts. But I started talking a little bit more about the LPAs and I said how long have you had them?
Trusts and Care Home Fees: Why Your Property May Still Be Assessed
I went to see a lovely gentleman in his 90s to discuss his Lasting Powers of Attorney. Towards the end of our conversation, I asked him if there was anything else he wanted to talk about.
Updating Your Will – Why It’s Essential for Your Future
As much as I remain professional, I can’t help but form attachments to some of my clients—especially the older ones, where we spend a lot of time together, discussing their situations in detail and explaining things to them and their families.
Emergency Will: Timely Planning with Graham Martin
It’s a privilege to help those in difficult times. Today I was at the Royal Free Hospital, supporting a family and providing an ‘Emergency’ Will within 24 hours of instruction. The morale of the story- don’t put it off!
Inheritance Tax Warning
With Government Inheritance Receipts up by £400m to £1.75b in 2023 there is a strong risk than unless you take action; your legacy will be eroded as it passes down through the generations. Tax avoidance ( NOT evasion) is NOT the preserve of the Rich and Famous; but ‘everyday’ people like you who have worked and saved to create a nest egg for your family.
How? The magic word is TRUSTS. Simple to put in place and highly cost effective. Be a hero to your family and let them inherit the tax efficient way.
The Dangers of Poor Will Drafting
Hello, it’s Graham Martin from Kingsbridge Wills and Trusts. In this video blog, I discuss the dangers of poor Will Drafting, which you or someone you know may have fallen victim to without even realising it.