It is a widely held belief that estate planning only applies to wealthy or retired individuals. The reality is that almost everyone has an estate of some form or another, so it’s vitally important that you have plans in place at an early stage, enabling you to not only protect loved ones, but those that you wish to inherit do so.

Many clients we advise and assist are often surprised to learn about the rules that apply.

Our Private Client team, have written an article that dispels the most common misconceptions surrounding estate planning, to help you prepare for your future and avoid any complications or difficulties that may arise from insufficient estate planning upon death. You can view this article by clicking here.

If you would like further advice and guidance on any aspect of estate planning, or more information on any of the issues mentioned in the article, please get in touch with our Private Client team by calling 01482 325242.