News
Government announces probate fees hike
The Government has announced changes to probate fees which means some will pay almost £6,000 more – but for estates worth less than £50,000, you won’t pay anything at all. https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/news/2018/11/government-announces-probate-fees-hike/
November 13, 2018
Solicitors warn of crisis over lack of LPAs
The UK is ‘sleepwalking’ towards a dementia crisis with millions of people failing to take steps to prepare for losing mental capacity. A report published today by Solicitors for the Elderly warns that around 12 million Britons at high risk of future incapacity have not planned ahead to ensure their wishes are followed by appointing a lasting […]
November 13, 2018
Changes to Stamp Duty for First Time Buyers
Stamp duty will be abolished immediately for first-time buyers purchasing a home of up to £300,000 and for properties costing up to £500,000, no stamp duty will be paid on the first £300,000. Please see the link below for more information. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5109333/First-time-buyers-relief-Hammond-s-stamp-duty-cut.html?ITO=1490
November 24, 2017
The RUH Will Month 2017
We are pleased to announce that we will be once again be supporting the annual RUH Will Month initiative, which helps to raise funds for the RUH’s charity, the Forever Friends Appeal. This will be the third year Ames Kent has supported the RUH. Throughout September 2017, we will be offering to draw up a […]
July 3, 2017
House sales have fallen in some parts of the UK
Housing market activity now substantially below level before financial crash thanks to high prices and stamp duty, research finds. https://www.theguardian.com/business/2017/jun/21/house-sales-uk-lloyds-housing-market-crash
June 30, 2017
IHT Planning
Wills, probate, IHT and what advisers should know. https://www.ftadviser.com/investments/2017/06/27/wills-probate-iht-and-what-advisers-should-know/
June 30, 2017
