The Trust Registration Service (TRS) is an HMRC register of the beneficial ownership of trusts. The TRS has been in existence since 2017 whereby trusts with a tax liability have been ob ...

The views of Lucy Watson, who heads the Wills and Probate Team at Phillips, about Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) have been reinforced through her personal experience as she explains ...

When a loved one has died, any debt they have left is probably the last thing you want to think about. However, it is an issue that cannot be ignored and an area where there are some co ...

A new online service to deal with Grants of Probate has been causing delays. When someone dies, it is usually necessary for the executors named in their Will to obtain a Grant of Probat ...

Losing a parent is often one of the most emotional moments in our lives. The thought of having to sort out their home and belongings can be extremely stressful. Laura Karon, who is a Wi ...

Claire-Marie Selwood who is a solicitor in the Wills and Probate team at Phillips explains the difference between an Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA) and a Lasting Power of Attorney (LP ...

Good Morning Britain presenter Kate Garraway has revealed the importance of having Lasting Powers of Attorney in place. The ITV documentary, Kate Garraway: Finding Derek, aired on 23 Ma ...

Wills and Probate solicitor Sian Lias offers a timely reminder about minimising inheritance tax with lifetime gifts: With the end of the current tax year fast approaching, anyone wishin ...

Whilst many Christmas presents will be forgotten as soon as they have been unwrapped, there is a festive gift that can make a big difference – leaving a legacy to a charity. Three quart ...