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What does the Budget mean for Executors dealing with Probate?

The headlines around inheritance tax following the budget were noisy on how farmers will be affected, on pension pots and on the fact that there is no rise on the nil rate band in the near future. However, in the small print there is an important change: that is the amount of interest charged on unpaid tax liabilities.

Pippa Bavington 5th Nov 2024 - 2 min read

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How Does The Law Affect Children When Someone Dies? Melinda Giles Features on Kids Law

Our Managing Partner Melinda Giles helps younger listeners understand the law around someone passing away in her appearance on the Kids Law podcast.

Melinda Giles 31st Oct 2024 - 1 min read

Inheritance Tax

Budget Speculation: Upcoming Changes to Inheritance Tax

There is definitely speculation about potential changes to IHT. We have not seen major change since 2017. But what could happen now?

Caroline Woodham 16th Oct 2024 - 2 min read

Wills

How to buy out other beneficiaries from a will. The proper way.

Have you thought that one day, when the time comes, you would like to keep your parents’ home in the family? Perhaps live there yourself? Even bring up a family there? You may even have had conversations with your siblings about how one of you would buy out the others. If this is something you are thinking about – you need to start planning now.

Demi Marie 13th Sept 2024 - 3 min read

Conveyancing

Leigh Women in Business Network (WIBN)

Jodie O'Regan is the Giles Wilson representative at Leigh-on-Sea WIBN and she writes about the benefits of this wonderful group of local women.

Jodie O'Regan 22nd May 2024 - 2 min read

IWD

International Women’s Day 2024

This year International Women’s Day 2024 is centred around the theme of inclusivity. When we inspire others to understand and value women's inclusion, we forge a better world.

Melinda Giles 8th Mar 2024 - 6 min read

Inheritance Claims

Inheritance Tax – What do you need to know...

Inheritance tax is a tax that needs to be paid by a person or their estate and is most commonly paid when someone dies or when setting up a trust.

Demi Marie 3rd Jan 2024 - 3 min read

#TVLawyer

#TVLawyer Episode 6: Why You Shouldn’t Wait on Later Life Planning

In the sixth episode of the #TVLawyer Podcast, Melinda Giles speaks to Giles Wilson Probate Executive Victoria Ferguson about Wills, Lasting Power of Attorney and later life, and why planning ahead is so important for the future.

Melinda Giles 5th Dec 2023 - 1 min read

#TVLawyer

#TVLawyer Episode 5: Exploring The Intricacies of Probate Sales & Transfers

In the fifth episode of the #TVLawyer Podcast, Melinda Giles talks to Giles Wilson Associate and integral member of our Private Client department Demi Trunks about the complexities of probate sales and transfers.

Melinda Giles 5th Dec 2023 - 1 min read

Probate

How do I pay inheritance tax when someone dies?

Inheritance Tax (IHT) is due by the end of the sixth month after someone dies. Allowing for time to grieve and thereafter the thankless task of collecting essential information from banks, valuations and details of debts, this deadline can creep up on you.

Pippa Bavington 7th Jun 2023 - 1 min read

Why you should keep your will up to date

Wills

Update Your Will Week: The Importance of Updating Your Will

Learn why it is important that everyone has an up-to-date Will, no matter their age or circumstance.

Pippa Bavington 23rd Jan 2023 - 2 min read

Wills

Beware of the Paperclip!

"You take your car to the garage, your pet to the vet, and you should take the matter of your family’s inheritance, to your solicitor."

William Brock 12th Aug 2022 - 2 min read

The case of Benjamin Field and the financial abuse of Peter Farquhar

Wills

The Case of Benjamin Field and Financial Abuse

The death of Peter Farquhar by the man who emotionally and financially abused him for years highlights the impact of systematic grooming and financial crime against the elderly.

Melinda Giles 11th Aug 2019 - 3 min read

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What does the Budget mean for Executors dealing with Probate?

How Does The Law Affect Children When Someone Dies? Melinda Giles Features on Kids Law

Budget Speculation: Upcoming Changes to Inheritance Tax

How to buy out other beneficiaries from a will. The proper way.

Leigh Women in Business Network (WIBN)

International Women’s Day 2024

Inheritance Tax – What do you need to know...

#TVLawyer Episode 6: Why You Shouldn’t Wait on Later Life Planning

#TVLawyer Episode 5: Exploring The Intricacies of Probate Sales & Transfers

How do I pay inheritance tax when someone dies?

Update Your Will Week: The Importance of Updating Your Will

Beware of the Paperclip!

The Case of Benjamin Field and Financial Abuse

Awards & Recognitions

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