To make the inheritance process simpler, the government has withdrawn the mandatory clause to probate a Will. A validly executed Will can now be acted upon directly by heirs and institutions such as ...

Tebay, Cumbria: Small farms like ours contribute to society, but we need help to survive. A huge cloud has lifted over our future Just before Christmas I attended a farmers’ conference near Penrith, ...

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Government plans to make inheritance tax due on pensions, plus other changes to IHT rules, have seen a leap in people enquiring about the use of trusts to protect their wealth. So what are trusts, and ...

An inheritance can add to your finances, but taxes may reduce the amount that reaches you. Some states tax beneficiaries directly, while separate estate taxes may apply before assets are distributed.

It may be a role reversal, in more ways than one. Last season, Liverpool were the champions, Arsenal the team that finished with a double-digit deficit to them. Now the champions-elect boast a ...

Government plans to slap inheritance tax on pensions are already galvanising families into action to protect estates before rules change in just over a year's time. These kick in from April 2027, but ...

With a background in financial journalism across national titles, Ruby loves helping people take control of their money and specialises in pensions, tax, banking and benefits. Giving cash in 2026 is a ...