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IHT incentives on charitable donations: How they can benefit your clients and their chosen charities
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Wills and Probate

IHT incentives on charitable donations: How they can benefit your clients and their chosen charities

In today’s world, UK baby boomers are active and engaged in their communities, they are financially-savvy and, according to Saga’s Generation Experience report, around two thirds of them support charities. Taking care of their family is crucial and – just like most of us – they hope that any inheritance they pass on will be valued and used wisely. In this environment, offering advice on the inheritance tax (IHT) incentives on charitable donations included in their Will takes on even greater significance.

Navigating Complex Family Trees: Uncovering Hidden Heirs and Beneficiaries in Estate Administration
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Wills and Probate

Navigating Complex Family Trees: Uncovering Hidden Heirs and Beneficiaries in Estate Administration

In the realm of wills and probate, one of the greatest challenges faced by legal professionals is tracing and identifying heirs and beneficiaries. As family structures become more intricate and global, the task of unravelling complex family trees can be overwhelming. In this article, we delve into the world of probate genealogy and explore how specialised companies, such as Blanchards Inheritance, can assist wills and probate legal professionals in uncovering hidden heirs and beneficiaries. By shedding light on this crucial aspect of estate administration, we aim to provide valuable insights and strategies for navigating the complexities of familial inheritance.

Exploring the Role of Probate Genealogy in UK Estate Administration: Best Practices and Emerging Trends for Wills and Probate Legal Professionals
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Wills and Probate

Exploring the Role of Probate Genealogy in UK Estate Administration: Best Practices and Emerging Trends for Wills and Probate Legal Professionals

At Blanchards Inheritance Ltd, we understand the complexities and challenges involved in administering estates in the UK. As a specialist probate genealogy firm, we recognise the critical role of probate genealogy in estate administration and how staying abreast of best practices and emerging trends can help legal professionals manage the process efficiently and effectively.

Top 3 Preferred Options for Selling Probate Property
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Wills and Probate

Top 3 Preferred Options for Selling Probate Property

If you’re looking for a stress-free yet speedy option that guarantees a sale, Proffered is your best choice. Although some methods quote high prices, it’s important to note that they also come with high fees and take longer to sell. They also don’t guarantee sales, meaning you could lose a lot of time and money when they fall through.

A History Of Blanchards
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Wills and Probate

A History Of Blanchards

Blanchards formed in 2011, by Thanet born Adam Blanchard. Originally starting as a small family business of 2, Blanchards has now grown to a thriving international Heir Hunting firm with a large, skilled, and professional workforce. Moreover, we are about to receive national attention being heavily featured on a new primetime TV programme on a major UK channel.

<strong>Tracing a Beneficiary? See How the UK’s Rising Cost of Living Affects Inheritance</strong>
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Wills and Probate

Tracing a Beneficiary? See How the UK’s Rising Cost of Living Affects Inheritance

The cost of living has skyrocketed in the last few months and thus is having a significant impact on the inheritance figures. But most people don’t understand how to work around the issue. Therefore, firms offering tracing and other inheritance-related services need to re-strategise how to advise their clients regarding making plans for their estates.

When a beneficiary cannot be found – What you can do?
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Wills and Probate

When a beneficiary cannot be found – What you can do?

When a person dies their possessions and assets form an ‘estate’ this estate must then be distributed to the beneficiaries of the deceased. Here Tracing Direct will go through some of the steps involved in finding beneficiaries, and what you can do in the instances where beneficiaries are not able to be found.

The Case of Connie White
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Wills and Probate

The Case of Connie White

When it comes to family trees, there are often surprises hidden around every corner. What appears
on the surface to be a simple and direct family history search can quickly escalate into an
expansive and multi generational case, with beneficiaries that cross continents. It’s instances like
this that can often result in lengthy delays in case resolutions for solicitors and their clients. These
complications require the expertise of genealogical research, allowing for accurate identification of
missing beneficiaries and construction of often complicated family trees in order to identify rightful
heirs.

Will Aid’s Letter to the Editor
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Wills and Probate

Will Aid’s Letter to the Editor

While we are no longer living with the restrictions once imposed due to Covid-19 and the subsequent worries brought on by the virus, for many of us, our lives remain far from care-free.

Every day we are faced with the devastating circumstances forced upon our Ukrainian neighbours and the consequences for wider Europe. Not only that, but closer to home we are experiencing a cost-of-living crisis, with bills and uncertainty continuing to rise.

Although many things seem uncertain, one thing which remains indisputable is the importance of having a will, ensuring people’s wishes and their loved ones are protected when they die. And that’s where Will Aid can help.

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