July 2017 - Thomson Tyndall

U turn on probate fees

July 3, 2017

Ahead of the general election, the government postponed plans for a sharp rise in probate fees. Obtaining a grant of probate is the process by which someone is given authority to deal with the property, money and possessions of a person after they die. It [...]

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Wills- Don’t leave it too late

July 3, 2017

Statistics from the Alzheimer’s Society show that there are around 850,000 people living with dementia and the number is expected to rise to over one million by 2025. Charities that care for the elderly advise everyone to plan for a time when they might not [...]

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The pension changes – How mistakes are still being made

July 3, 2017

Thanks to the changes in pension legislation that came into effect in April 2015, those who have defined contribution pension plans have more choice available to them than ever before. When they reach 55 they have a variety of options; they can leave their pension [...]