Probate is essential for managing a deceased person’s estate and understanding your duties.

Peter Ball, Tax Partner, recently spoke with IFA Magazine about the practical impact of upcoming inheritance tax changes on privately owned businesses.

Making a will is important, even if you think you are too young, or your estate is less than the inheritance tax threshold.

Free Wills Month allows charities and solicitors across the UK to offer people aged 55 and over a free, professional will-writing service.

After someone passes away, the Executors named in the Will are responsible for distributing the estate.  

It’s a common misconception that people who live together will benefit from the same tax treatment as those who are married or in a Civil Partnership, so-called common law partners.

Whilst a trust may not sound like the most exciting gift for Christmas, there are a number of benefits of having one.

The Government has published its draft 2023/24 Finance Bill, following the Autumn Statement on 22 November 2023, and includes making full expensing permanent.

Bishop Fleming has demonstrated its commitment to growing a dedicated team of trust experts with two senior promotions within the Trusts, Estates and Probate Team. Read more here.