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The Ministry of Justice has announced a new tiered structure of probate fees in England and Wales. A grant of Probate is the equivalent to a grant of Confirmation in Scotland and allows the Executor to access and distribute someone's estate when they die. The new fees, dubbed a stealth 'Death Tax', mean fees of up to £6000 in some circumstances.
In the recent Budget, a small but significant change has been made to the inheritance tax relief that applies to passing on the family home. This change may require you to consider the current drafting of your Will. Here's what you need to know.
The Scottish Government has responded to a consultation that was carried out into reform of succession law in Scotland. This blog examines some of the key responses from the Scottish Government to proposals made in the consultation.
The latest Budget from Chancellor Philip Hammond was delivered on Monday, an unusual day for a Budget announcement, and it delivered some potential significant consequences for people in Scotland. Here, we look at the main tax changes for individuals and trusts.
What should you do when an employee joins your organisation from a Scottish Arms Length External Organisation (ALEO) or other Scottish public body which is not listed on the RMO (but probably should be)?