by Town Close Financial Planning | Aug 21, 2017 | Estate Planning
Changes to inheritance tax (IHT) came in earlier this year, affecting the allowance for those wanting to pass on their home to members of the family. But as the changes are being rolled out over the next few years up to the 2020/21 financial year, it can be hard to... by Town Close Financial Planning | Jun 19, 2017 | Protection News
It’s only natural if you have a husband, wife or civil partner that you will want to do everything you can to ensure they’re looked after financially in the event of your death. But it’s not as simple as ensuring that they are named as a beneficiary in your will, as... by Town Close Financial Planning | Apr 4, 2017 | Estate Planning
When someone dies and leaves a will, an executor is usually appointed in the will to deal with the deceased person’s estate – their money, property and possessions. Before they’re able to do this however, the executor has to apply for a ‘grant of probate’. This means... by Town Close Financial Planning | Aug 3, 2016 | Estate Planning
Despite the fact that having a will in place is commonly accepted as the most effective way to leave details about your inheritance, the number of people who don’t have one is remarkably high. Charity will-writing scheme, Will Aid, has found that 53% of people in the... by Town Close Financial Planning | Dec 30, 2015 | General News
Bucket lists are, of course, very individual things. We will all have places that we want to travel to and things that we want to do which don’t necessarily chime with everyone else’s goals. However, bucket lists can also be surprisingly difficult to generate! The...