by johnireland | Estate Planning Essentials
Why a Will Alone May Not Protect Family Wealth Understanding the difference between distributing assets and protecting them for future generations. Key Insight Many people feel reassured once they have written a Will, believing their affairs are fully organised. While...
by johnireland | Tax Talk
The £2 Million Inheritance Tax Trap Why estates above £2 million can begin to lose valuable inheritance tax allowances Key Insight Many families are aware of the main Inheritance Tax thresholds but fewer realise that an important allowance begins to disappear once an...
by johnireland | Business Builder
Your Business Is Part of Your Estate For many entrepreneurs and property investors, their business represents the largest single asset they own. Yet it is surprisingly common for business planning and estate planning to be treated as completely separate conversations....
by johnireland | Legal Spotlight
Lasting Powers of Attorney: The Risk of Waiting Most people understand the importance of having a Will in place. Far fewer give the same attention to putting a Lasting Power of Attorney in place. Yet in practical terms, the loss of capacity is often a more immediate...
by johnireland | Estate Planning Essentials
A Will Is a Starting Point, Not the Strategy Many people take comfort in saying, “I have a Will.” That is a sensible step, but it is only the beginning of proper estate planning. A basic Will distributes assets – what it does not necessarily do is protect them....
