Probate disputes to rise over ‘digital messages’
An unsent text accepted as a man’s dying wish in Australia could signal more disputes in the UK, after a Law Commission will consultation concludes in November.
Foiled UK tax-help scam tally hits million milestone
A million costly tax-help scams have been blocked or diverted by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC), the authority has claimed.
Tax & Technical | 13 Oct 17
Six expert UK budget predictions
Experts from Old Mutual Wealth and Quilter Cheviot give their budget predictions ahead of 22 November.
Best Practice | 12 Oct 17
Expats in the firing-line on ‘revived dementia tax’
A “scaremongering” comment from a UK government minister to raid property to pay for long term care could have knock-on implications for expats post-Brexit.
‘Outdated’ EU directive will swamp advisers warns expert
International financial adviser Mazars has warned the ‘laudable’ intent of the incoming Insurance Distribution Directive (IDD) could be lost under the burden of regulation which is already out of date.