Tales from the Probate Box: Tax changes after death
20 September 2024
When somebody dies, Inheritance Tax (IHT) is chargeable on the estate that is left behind. As we have written before, this tax has to be...
Find out more20 September 2024
When somebody dies, Inheritance Tax (IHT) is chargeable on the estate that is left behind. As we have written before, this tax has to be...
Find out more20 September 2024
We always advise our clients to have a Will. The Will appoints Executors and enables you to determine who inherits. Sometimes the Will reflects what...
Find out more28 July 2024
When it comes to probate and estate administration, there are a number of myths that people often mistakenly believe to be true. The truth is...
Find out more26 July 2024
Rather than advise on technical issues, we thought this month that we would report some good news. The Probate office have finally got their act...
Find out more26 July 2024
Often written to accompany a Will is a letter of wishes, which is an informal document used to guide your executors and trustees. What is...
Find out more3 July 2024
In November 2014, George Hay became one of the first firms in the country to be authorised by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England...
Find out more23 April 2024
When discussing with clients about Inheritance Tax (IHT) or Probate, there is one piece of taxation legislation that everybody seems to know being the £3,000...
Find out more25 January 2024
Delays continue… We have often written about the delays at the Probate Office and unfortunately it is a theme we are returning to. Currently for...
Find out more15 November 2023
George Hay Chartered Accountants were one of the first accountancy firms in the country to obtain a licence to carry out non-contentious probate work. In...
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