In 2026, 6.5% of estates are presumed to be liable for inheritance tax, an increase from the current 4.3% liable. With house prices rising and more people being liable for...

The government announced in September that National Insurance tax will rise by 1.25% from April 2022. Boris Johnson says that this will raise £12 billion a year to help cover...

During the Covid-19 pandemic, demand for Wills exploded. National lockdowns and the threat of the virus caused many people to pause and consider whether they needed to put their final...

A Power of Attorney is a legal document that allows you appoint a trusted person to make decisions on your behalf should you lose the capacity to make them for...

Why do unmarried cohabiting couples still believe they have the same rights on separation as a married couple? Marriage has been on the decline over the last few years. The...

Natalie Smith, our Tax, Trusts & Estate Planning Consultant provides her summary of the Autumn Budget 2017. Summary of key points: Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) abolished from 22 November...

Wells Burcombe is delighted to announce the launch of its private client service following the appointment of Natalie Smith as Tax, Trusts and Estate Planning Consultant. Natalie’s 15 years’ experience...

It is a sad reality that many business owners have not made plans for the running of their businesses in the event that they are mentally incapacitated or unable to...