INHERITANCE TAX and PENSIONS -HMRC’s new note explaining the reforms to Inheritance tax treatment of Pensions
Source: STEP.org 27th August 2026 The UK’s HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has issued a second technical note explaining the reforms to the inheritance tax (IHT) treatment of pensions coming in April 2027, when most unused pension funds and death benefits will be brought within the value of a deceased person’s estate for IHT purposes. […]
Ricky Gervais- Inheritance tax and Cohabiting
Source: TodaysWillsandProbate.co.uk 28 August 2026 The comedian Ricky Gervais has said he will marry his partner of 44 years to ensure the couple won’t be liable for inheritance tax. In an interview with Saga magazine, Gervais said Jane Fallon’s cancer diagnosis earlier this year had prompted him to change his long-standing opinion on marriage. “It’s […]
Two-thirds of over-55s have witnessed inheritance disputes
Extracted from an article on www.ftadviser.com 9th July hereward.mills@ft.com Almost two-thirds of over-55s have witnessed family conflict over inheritance, with Wales well above the national average, research from Mattioli Woods has revealed. According to the research, 77 per cent of over-55s in Wales have witnessed inheritance-related disputes, compared to a national average of 64 per […]
Probate Fees set for massive increase.
Extracted from an article on www.lawgazette.co.uk by John Hyde 23 June 2026 The government has announced a significant increase in probate costs as part of a wider rise in court and tribunal fees. The new fees largely mirror inflation rises and come into force on 13 July, subject to parliamentary approval. But around 27 fees […]
UK adults currently hold £12.9 billion in cryptocurrency, a spike from £7.8 billion in 2022. The continued rise in Bitcoin prices is fuelling interest in taxing crypto capital gains and income.
Fogwill & Jones are absolutely delighted to hit 100 five star reviews on Reviewsolicitors.co.uk
Clients have been leaving lovely reviews for the work done by Helena Grady and her team at Fogwill & Jones over the last 3 years. The whole team has been blown away by the kind words of the clients and are keen to keep up the highly regarded service. Helena Grady said “ We always […]
Lasting Power of Attorney fee for registration set to increase
Changes to lasting power of attorney fees: 2025 – Find out more on GOV.UK
STEP Membership: Done
Our solicitor Helena Grady has renewed her STEP membership for another 12 months. 👍 As specialists in inheritance and succession planning, STEP members draft wills and trusts, administer estates, act as trustees and advise families on how best to structure their finances to ensure compliance and preserve their assets for future generations. For advice get […]
Fogwill & Jones Ranks in UK’s Top 6%
Hugely proud that Fogwill & Jones Legal Services is ranking in the top 6% for Wills, Trusts & Probate out of 3,497 firms in the UK by ReviewSolicitors!🏆 Our ranking is based on our 85+ client reviews and perfect 5.0/5 average star rating! Our clients say they receive exceptional advice and efficient, concise, and understandable […]
Top tips on starting difficult conversations about Lasting Powers of Attorney from the Office of the Public Guardian
Starting a conversation about lasting powers of attorney (LPAs) with family and friends can feel uncomfortable. You may think family members can make decisions about your finances or health and welfare if you are no longer able to. This might include tasks like paying bills on your behalf. However, this is not the case—they would […]