Stories of inheritance battles within families are frequent in the news, and it’s not just the wealthy who fight over estates. Disputes often arise when family members feel unfairly excluded from a will. Many believe they can leave their assets to anyone, but the law doesn’t always support this. Under the Inheritance (Provision for Families and Dependants) […]

Statutory Legacy Amount to Increase

The amount a surviving spouse or civil partner can inherit (when there isn’t a Will) is set to change. Known as the statutory legacy, the limit, which was set at £250,000 in 2014, will rise to £270,000 on 6 February 2020. Statutory Legacy Limit Increase The increase has broadly been welcomed by most professionals. Nonetheless, […]

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