Being either a successor trustee or an executor is often a big commitment that may last for years. You’ll be required to ...

With wills being written and reviewed as part of inheritance tax (IHT) and succession planning, it is vital to understand the ...

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Encourage voluntary management. The beneficiary may agree to have funds invested and drawn down over time under a separate ...

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In the complex world of estate planning, one critical element often flies under the radar: beneficiary designations. These ...

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A DAUGHTER has been “deleted” from her mother’s will after it was claimed she didn’t show enough “love and respect”. Aysel ...

Once upon a time, parents and children sat down together for the toughest talk: the birds and the bees. Now it’s time to face ...

John Scott was rarely spoken of in his family after he was placed in an institution. After a half-century, his youngest ...