The inheritance tax regulations changed in 2007 when the “transferable nil rate band” was introduced. Everyone is entitled to a nil rate band for inheritance tax. The nil rate band is currently £325,000. Assets that pass from one spouse or civil partner are exempt from

A common misconception is that you do not need to make a Will in order to ensure that your assets pass to your loved ones when you die. This is not always the case and it is therefore very important that you have the benefit

I am buying a property jointly with my boyfriend. I have a large deposit to put down on the purchase. Is there a way I can get my deposit back if my boyfriend and I separate? Whenever you buy a property jointly with another person

Dixon Stewart Solicitors. In spite of the name there are three of us. Andrew Dixon, me (Helen Stewart) and Benedict Ryan. Yes, Benedict – Ben for short. Andrew and I have been partners in law since 1995 and Ben joined us in 2001. He did

Why should I have a Lasting Power of Attorney Planning ahead is important and a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) gives you peace of mind and assurance of knowing that someone you know and trust will make decisions on your behalf should you lose the

We are now well into the New Year and one or two of the resolutions we made on New Year’s Eve may well have fallen by the wayside. If one of those resolutions was to get your own personal and financial affairs in order (as

It is always lovely to hear from our readers and here are just a few of the legal matters that have been concerning you this month. Please feel free to e mail us on enquiry@dixonstewart.com if there are any matters that you would like assistance

Billions of pounds in benefits go unclaimed every year. Older people, in particular, often miss out on what they should be getting due to pride or a lack of information or access to advice. People aged 60 or over may be able to get state

Utilities, including British Gas and other providers are currently offering to take 25 year leases of roof spaces of residential dwellings to place solar panels on the roof. The benefit for the home owner, aside from the knowledge that they have helped the environment, is

Here are a few of the topics that have interested the readers of the magazine over the last few months: I have been contacted by a so called heir hunter who says that a reclusive distant relative has passed away without leaving a will. They