Whether you refer to them as ‘Asset Protection Lifetime Trusts’, ‘Asset Protection Trusts’, ‘Family Protection Trusts’, or ‘Property Protection Trusts’, a Lifetime Trust is a tool which enables you to protect your property or assets whilst you are alive. Read on to find out all about lifetime trusts and probate fees. Unlike Will Trusts which are used after your death,…
Top Ten Questions About Wills And Estate Planning. Family matters are a team of expert legal practitioners who are here to offer you support and guidance in the future financial security of your loved ones. Our estate planning solutions and services include: Will Writing Estate Planning Solutions; Trusts, LPA, Legal Guardianship. Pension Review Service Building and Contents Cover Income Protection…
Can I Buy My Parents House For Less Than Market Value? If your parents decide to sell you a property they own for less than market value, they are in effect, ‘gifting’ you a portion of the property. There are no legal reasons why you cannot buy your parent’s house at less than market value as part of their…
Estate Planning – From The Most Simple To The Most Complex Cases Wills and Estate planning solutions are both necessities that just about everyone should, at some point, think about – not necessarily just the most wealthy amongst us. From protecting your loved ones in the face of unexpected illness or death to effectively implementing a multi-generational wealth transfer…
At Family Matters, we deal with a variety of estates and are sometimes faced with complex intestacies when someone dies without a Will. In this article, we will explain the rules of intestacy and what is meant by partial intestacy. Family Matters can take care of all your Estate Planning Solutions and offer a bespoke Will writing service. Our advisors…
10 Ways To Protect Your Assets And Reduce Inheritance Tax When the time comes and your loved ones come to inherit your estate, the last thing you will want to leave them is a massive Inheritance Tax bill. Even if you consider your wealth levels to be modest, there are still some things you must consider to minimise Inheritance Tax,…
Over the past year, with all its ups and many downs, we have seen a dramatic increase in the number of clients who would like to discuss Estate Planning Solutions and talk about Inheritance Tax Planning. This often relates to an individual or a family who haven’t yet formalised any future wishes and also those who would like to review…
By taking the time now to prepare a will to protect your assets for the future, you are taking control of your personal and financial circumstances whatever may come. This will minimise the stress and complications for your family and friends in the event of your death. In order to help you safeguard your assets and help you with your…
Financial Peace Of Mind Through A Pandemic The COVID-19 pandemic has affected many families and households across the UK in so many different ways. Some have sadly lost loved ones and others may have lost their livelihoods as a result of the financial impact of the pandemic. Whilst the 3rd UK national lockdown in England is about to ease, the…
A Guide to Estate Planning For Second Marriages Getting married for a second time can feel like a fresh start. But it’s important to consider how combining your life with someone else’s may impact your future financial planning when it comes to protecting those you love. It can be difficult to determine what is fair in a second marriage when…
