Category: General News
- Jan 02 2026Resealing a Foreign Grant: A Practical Guide for Commonwealth Estates with UK AssetsWhen someone dies owning assets in the UK but probate has already been obtained overseas, it may be possible to reseal the foreign grant of probate in the UK, rather than applying for a full UK grant from scratch. Resealing can be a more efficient route, but it is a technical process that requires careful handling — particularly for high-value estates, business owners and fa...... Read moreGeneral News
- Dec 09 2025Lasting Powers of Attorney for High-Net-Worth Individuals: Protecting Assets, Businesses and International HoldingsFor high-net-worth individuals, business owners and families with international assets, a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is not simply a precaution — it is a critical part of long-term wealth protection and continuity planning. When wealth is complex, diversified or held across borders, the absence of a well-drafted LPA can expose families, businesses and advisers to signif...... Read moreGeneral News
- Dec 01 2025Why Every High-Value Estate Needs a Professionally Drafted Will - The Risks of 'Homemade' Wills for Wealthy FamiliesFor families with significant wealth, property portfolios, business interests or international assets, a Will is not simply a formality. It is the legal foundation that protects the estate and ensures wealth passes to the next generation as intended.General News
- Nov 25 2025Inheritance Tax Thresholds Frozen Until 2031: What High-Value Estates Need to KnowHMRC has confirmed that the current Inheritance Tax (IHT) thresholds will remain frozen for an additional year, up to and including the 2030/31 tax year.General News
- Nov 24 2025Probate for High-Net-Worth Individuals & Business OwnersAdministering an estate involving significant wealth, business interests or international assets requires careful handling and specialist legal expertise.General News