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Are your young adults missing out on their Child Trust Fund?

by Daniella Flowers | Nov 1, 2021 | Inheritance, Lifestyle

HMRC says many teenagers are missing out on Child Trust Fund cash. The first Child Trust Funds (CTFs) matured just over a year ago, at the start of September 2020. CTFs will continue to mature until January 2029 as their owners reach the magic age of 18. At present,...

Pension lifetime allowance cuts on the horizon

by Daniella Flowers | Sep 8, 2021 | Inheritance, Pensions

New HMRC statistics show the lifetime allowance continues to be a useful revenue earner for HM Treasury, but rumoured cuts at the next Budget could be a concern for soon-to-be retirees. In the March Budget, the Chancellor announced that he would be freezing the...

Giving every older person the security they deserve…

by Lucy Frinton | Aug 18, 2021 | Inheritance

A proposal to address social care funding is apparently imminent. “My job is to protect you or your parents or grandparents from the fear of having to sell your home to pay for the costs of care. And so I am announcing now – on the steps of Downing Street – that we...

Unhappy families – challenging inheritance issues

by Lucy Frinton | Jun 16, 2021 | Inheritance

The outcome of a recent High Court case is a warning for anyone challenging a will. As inheritances become more valuable, the number of disputes about wills have increased. Court cases rose by almost 50% to 188 in 2019 compared to the previous year according to the...

Are your young adults missing out on their Child Trust Fund?

Pension lifetime allowance cuts on the horizon

Giving every older person the security they deserve…

Unhappy families – challenging inheritance issues

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