Why you need to update your will as soon as you decide to separate or divorce Making a will, or updating your current one, may not be high on your list of priorities when you are going through the upsetting experience of separation or divorce but it is something you need do if you want …
If a friend or relative has lost mental capacity and there is no power of attorney in place, it may be necessary to apply to the Court of Protection for a deputy to be appointed. Deborah Adams, Head of Private Client department at Parnalls in Launceston explains what a deputy is and their role. What …
As of 5th April 2017 new legislation offers further tax breaks for inheriting descendants, pushing a couple’s tax-free allowance up to £1m. But it’s not as simple as it seems. Deborah Adams, director of our private client team, explains what the RNRB means for tax and succession planning, lifetime gifts and properties over £2m. There’s …
