by johnireland | Legal Spotlight
Why Lasting Powers of Attorney Matter More Than Most People Realise When people think about estate planning, they often focus solely on what happens after death. Wills, inheritance, and tax planning tend to dominate the conversation. Yet one of the most important...
by johnireland | Estate Planning Essentials
Having a Will Doesn’t Always Mean Your Estate Is Protected For many people, estate planning begins and ends with a simple Will. Often it’s a mirror Will drafted years ago, designed to “leave everything to each other, then to the children”. While this may once have...
by johnireland | Tax Talk
The Autumn Budget: What Really Matters Now the Dust Has Settled In the days immediately following the Autumn Budget, commentary tends to focus on headlines — what was announced, what changed, and what did not. For many business owners and property investors, however,...
by johnireland | Articles
Dividend Tax Changes in 2026: What UK Business Owners Need To Know From April 2026, dividend tax is rising sharply, with the basic and higher-rate dividend tax bands increasing to 10.75% and 35.75%, while the Dividend Allowance remains at just £500. For many business...
by johnireland | Legal Spotlight
The legal world is quietly embracing technology that could change the way families plan their estates. One of the most significant developments in recent years has been the introduction of digital signatures for certain legal documents — including Wills, Trusts, and...
