Inheritance Law Blog

'The Reading of the Will' is a myth created by Hollywood

• Posted2023-04-26 00:00
• AuthorPhilip Nelson

I was discussing with colleagues the various probate and will myths we have come across over the years.  The one that occurred to us and is most asked about is 'The Reading of the Will' when someone dies. Films always portray the...

Gifting during your lifetime can reduce the inheritance tax bill

• Posted2023-02-15 00:00
• AuthorPhilip Nelson

Inheritance tax is often thought of as a tax that only applies on death. Its scope, however, is wider than that. Its predecessor was called capital transfer tax, which is closer to the mark. Whilst it is mainly payable on death, it is also relevant in...

Demystifying inheritance tax planning

• Posted2022-12-19 00:00
• AuthorPhilip Nelson

‘Tax shouldn’t be taxing’ was the rather optimistic HMRC advert some years ago. Unfortunately, that is not the case and the Treasury has a habit of tinkering and adding to tax legislation which creates an ever more impenetrable concepts. ...

Explaining the terminology concerning probate

• Posted2022-11-02 00:00
• AuthorPhilip Nelson

Dealing with someone’s estate following a death can feel like a real challenge, fortunately most of us only have to face it once or twice and therefore it can seem like a step into the unknown.  The terminology and procedures are also alien and...

Great results for Harrowells in the Legal 500 2023 report

• Posted2022-09-29 00:00
• AuthorPeter Mills

Legal 500 have just published their latest report (‘the 2023 edition’) and the firm has, once again, achieved a strong showing. We have received formal recognition of our excellent service delivery and high technical standards across nine...