United Kingdom
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.
Guernsey wealth manager swoops on $1.7bn in US assets
Guernsey-based European Wealth, an integrated wealth management group, is to acquire a US broker network with US$1.7bn (€1.44bn,£1.29bn) assets under management and re-brand itself.