Author Archives: Laura Burns
Being an Attorney
We often hear of the importance of having a Power of Attorney in place but not so much about the duties involved in being someone’s Attorney. It may be flattering to think someone trusts you enough to ask you to … More
Cremation or Burial? Who Decides?
On the 4 April 2019 section 65 of the Burial and Cremation (Scotland) Act 2016 came into force and with it a new framework for dictating who decides what is to happen to you after you die. At the moment … More
Be warned of an Over Reliance on Inheritance Expectations
A report by Sanlam UK (https://www.sanlam.co.uk/Insights/Recent-News/Millennials-inherit-1-2-trillion.aspx) carried out recently found that 11 million people aged between 25-45 in the UK expect to receive some sort of inheritance from their parents or grandparents with nearly half, 5.1 million, expecting to inherit … More
Scotland is Placed Middle of the Board for Inheritance Tax Liability in the UK
Following a Freedom of Information request by Direct Line, Guildford in Surrey was dubbed the Inheritance Tax capital of the UK after it was revealed that as many as 658 families from the town southwest of London were subject to … More