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29th September 2009
Inheritance tax (IHT) is something that is unavoidable for most people. And for property owners, the position is likely to be worse than many others, largely because they are likely to have significant assets that cannot easily and quickly be realised, in... Read >
Author: Adam Singleton24th September 2009
Despite their reputation ten, maybe twenty years ago, stringent rules and the emergence of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development means offshore banks are now considered an accessible and viable option for savers whether they are expat... Read >
Author: MarkeD22nd September 2009
Wills and Probate
A Will is a legal document which (if properly prepared) can ensure that your assets are distributed in the manner you wish after your death, and so you can make financial arrangements for your close relatives. A Will can also be prepa... Read >
Author: Jo15th September 2009
Land Registry is the government department which is responsible for registering land in England and Wales. The UK law mandates that all land that is bought, sold or mortgaged must be registered. However, about a third of the land in England and Wales curr... Read >
Author: John Smit10th September 2009
TAKE CONTROL!
* Approximately 1 in 4 people in this country will require formal care at some time in their lives. To fund this care they may have to sell their home. Is that what you want?
* A staggering 70,000 homes are sold each ... Read >
Author: Solminds10th September 2009
WHAT IS PEACE OF MIND WORTH TO YOU?
Dying intestate (without a valid will) causes problems for those that are left behind. Most people wrongly assume that their house and savings will go to their spouse but that is not necessarily true. The courts... Read >
Author: Solminds08th August 2009
If someone in your life depends on you financially then you should have life cover. Your number one concern should be life cover. What happens to your family if something happens to you? We may think we will be here forever but the truth is we will not b... Read >
Author: Graham McKenzie23rd July 2009
In the current economic climate and with the limited availability of high percentage mortgages being available for first time buyers, we are seeing situations where more and more parents are assisting their children by providing the deposits to allow thei... Read >
Author: Franklins Solicitors LLP15th July 2009
Buyers of annuities should be aware of the annuity inheritance tax. For example, a recent ruling by a Louisiana appeals court stated that the entire death benefit from a single premium annuity plan paid to the beneficiary named in that plan was subject to... Read >
Author: Steven Hart07th July 2009
Over the years, accounting subjects have had the image of being quite dull and uninteresting. This impression had been a little unfair as the role of Chartered Accountants has completely changed as the world of business has developed. Taxation is the supp... Read >
Author: maximumhit06th July 2009
Given the uncertainty of the UK economy many people are looking to reduce their outgoings - just to be on the safe side - and insurances may look like an area where costs can be trimmed. However, if you are in that situation, think hard about the possible... Read >
Author: Adam Singleton11th June 2009
In today's uncertain economic climate people are really struggling to make that first step onto the property ladder. In many cases parents are helping children make this first move. However, you need to be clear whether any financial help you do give to y... Read >
Author: michael challiner29th May 2009
Land owners and estate managers can often come across a request from another party requested to lay pipelines, power lines, telecom masts that may impact the use of the land. This can also apply for farmers who may suffer from crop loss and future impact ... Read >
Author: Spot Biddle23rd May 2009
How to set up a lottery syndicate
Setting up a lottery syndicate is not as easy as you might first think. There are many considerations to take into account and details to consider.
The first question is to consider why you would want to do this, it... Read >
Author: IanTTaylor12th May 2009
Panama, the southernmost country of Central America, is one of the most well developed countries in Latin America with a rich culture, heritage, civilization and wildlife. Owing to the international trade and finance growth that Panama has encountered in ... Read >
Author: Mark04th May 2009
With so much economic doom and gloom surrounding us, it makes sense to batten down the hatches and protect your assets. If your assets are scattered about and are not protected, your liabilities could be laid wide open and your financial situation and per... Read >
Author: Andrew Paton17th April 2009
Managing land and property can sometimes be difficult; other times just a hassle for you to do it. If you could give this job to someone else, would you? There is an option to get a chartered surveyor to do this as they provide services like this so it ta... Read >
Author: Spot Biddle25th March 2009
I am sure your quest for high yield investments has come to an end as you read this article. Yes, gone are those days when we have to search endlessly for high yield investments information or other such information like penny stock market, stock picking,... Read >
Author: deepak kulkarni25th March 2009
It's difficult to provide accurate stock investments information, but we have gone through the rigor of putting together as many stock investments related information as possible. Even if you are searching for another information somehow related to tuitio... Read >
Author: deepak kulkarni20th March 2009
Its not uncommon nowadays that purchasing life insurance policy's online is increasing dramatically due to the lack of complication the internet offers. The internet, being applicable to almost anybody at any time can simply provide all the information re... Read >
Author: petergoligher10th March 2009
With so much economic doom and gloom surrounding us, it makes sense to batten down the hatches and protect your assets. If your assets are scattered about and are not protected, your liabilities could be laid wide open and your financial situation and per... Read >
Author: Sam Rosenna10th March 2009
Life Insurance is the finest alternative for any loss of income due to the death of a family member. A good life plan determines the rise and fall of your rates. A person can access the Internet for life insurance rates or can directly communicate with ... Read >
Author: Ian Wright03rd March 2009
Inheriting a property may throw up all sorts of issues that you hadn't considered - do you want to live in it yourself, rent it, sell it. What are the tax implications involved. Have you jointly inherited the property and what do the other parties want to... Read >
Author: SearchPath28th February 2009
Mileage log created automatically with mileage logger. The tool for tax deductions based on IRS mileage rate perfect for the tax write off list. The Mileage Logger not only offers automatic mileage logging. Optional features include the ability to locate ... Read >
Author: nancy12316th February 2009
Copyright (c) 2009 Gareth Flanagan
Inheritance tax is not one of those topics that people like to talk about all that much. Which is understandable really.
However, changing rules on who and who is not affected by inheritance tax rules makes keeping... Read >
Author: Gareth Flanagan09th February 2009
The organisers of the UK National Lotto and Euro Millions lottery state that twenty five percent of jackpots are won by lottery syndicates. But organising a syndicate can be more trouble than it is worth unless you get it right.
The traditional syndica... Read >
Author: Peter Moore09th February 2009
The organisers of the UK National Lotto and Euro Millions lottery state that twenty five percent of jackpots are won by lottery syndicates. But organising a syndicate can be more trouble than it is worth unless you get it right.
The traditional syndica... Read >
Author: Peter Moore21st January 2009
By Kenneth A. Vercammen, Esq. and Christina Bruschetta
The procedures in an Estate Administration may take from seven months to several years, and a client’s patience may be sorely tried during this time. However, it has been our experience that clie... Read >
Author: Kenneth Vercammen Esq.20th January 2009
Executor of a Will - Duties and Responsibilities
By Kenneth A. Vercammen, Esq. and Christina Bruschetta
The procedures in an Estate Administration may take from seven months to several years, and a client’s patience may be sorely tried during thi... Read >
Author: Kenneth Vercammen Esq.17th January 2009
With TaxCut from H&R Block, you can prepare your tax return, file taxes online, and get your tax refund quickly by using TaxCut software. Use taxcut tax prep service online with coupons and save money
TaxCut.com Premium Federal Software handles any tax... Read >
Author: maryj17th January 2009
CompleteTax by CCH offers online preparation of individual federal and state tax returns. It also offers free electronic filing for both federal 1040 and state returns.
Find all online Completetax.com deals, promotions and coupons from great online sto... Read >
Author: maryj16th January 2009
More people than ever are liable for inheritance tax, deducted from their estate when they die. Avoiding this involves effective estate planning, to ensure that you make the most of your legacy and maximise the benefit to those you leave behind. Th... Read >
Author: phil young16th January 2009
The 2008 Wills and Trusts research report has illustrated that those who are married or divorced are more likely than singles to write a Will. Singles are also less likely to have signed a power of attorney or have made formal funeral arrangements... Read >
Author: phil young19th December 2008
How much time do you spend thinking about your future? Do you dream about getting your ideal job? Do you wonder what it would be like to have kids of your own? What about retiring and living a more leisurely life than you do now? In fact, you may think... Read >
Author: Adam Singleton04th December 2008
Estate planning involves managing a person’s estate, in order to make their affairs as simple as possible and maximise the benefit to their beneficiaries.
As the old adage goes, there is nothing more certain than death and taxes. Even after death,... Read >
Author: phil young04th December 2008
The importance of choosing the right Will executor
Choosing the right Will executor is vital to ensure that your estate is managed in line with your wishes. Making the wrong choice could have a detrimental effect on your estate and the loved ones ... Read >
Author: phil young27th November 2008
It is worth saying again that buying a house should be part of everyone's greater financial plan.
Just think about it. Supporters of owning a home are a passionate crowd. There are reasons for their enthusiasm. Let's discuss one right now, buying a hou... Read >
25th November 2008
It’s an old saying that there are two certainties in life – death and taxes – and there is definitely a ring of truth in this, but the real misfortune is when the two combine. You work hard all your life and manage to put aside a little money to pas... Read >
Author: michael challiner24th November 2008
A lot of land has untapped potential. This is generally through minerals that are underground and can be difficult to manage. A chartered surveying practice can offer advice on the sale, working rights agreement or lease of land as well as royalty payment... Read >
Author: Spot Biddle20th October 2008
The inheritance tax was invented by the emperor Augustus as a means to raise money for soldier's pensions and has been used ever since to redistribute wealth in the west.
When placing a value on a deceased person's estate all assets are included. This ... Read >
Author: ROSEMARIE13th October 2008
A surety bond is a contract surrounded by the following three parties. The primary party (who will be performing a contractual obligation) is known as the principal; the obligee is the party who is the recipient of an obligation, and the surety, who ensur... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer08th October 2008
As the American statesman Benjamin Franklin once famously said, there are only two things in life that are certain, and those are death and taxes.
And whilst nobody likes having to give their hard-earned money to the taxman, it’s generally accepte... Read >
Author: Isla Campbell15th September 2008
Attorneys or lawyers are among the people who take responsibility in maintaining harmony in the community. They are the ones who take the initiative to let things sail on smoothly. They are expert in managing the court cases filed against their clients. W... Read >
Author: John Singleson13th August 2008
The subject of life insurance is a complicated one at best, and with Inheritance Tax to consider it makes things even more confusing. But should the thought of IHT put you off taking out a life insurance policy?
Essentially, a life insurance policy wil... Read >
Author: Jay Tillotson29th July 2008
For those foreigners wishing to buy a Malta Property, there are several benefits under the Residents’ Scheme Regulations which they can benefit from. Applicants must have an annual income of at least Lm10, 000, or must own capital worldwide exceeding... Read >
Author: Albert Saliba29th July 2008
Are you searching for information related to property tax relief or other information somehow related to citizen tax relief, or inheritance tax relief? If yes, this article will give you helpful insights related to property tax relief and even somehow rel... Read >
Author: deepak kulkarni01st July 2008
Portugal is a great place to live and work. Any property you buy will sure to be a good investment. Since 200 the property market has steadily grown at around 10-15% annually. With properties of such a high standard and with its economy the way it is i... Read >
Author: Carolyn Clayton25th June 2008
Will your business pass free of Inheritance Tax?
One of the best ways of saving Inheritance Tax is to make a Will (and get married or from 5th December 2005 enter into a Civil Partnership ) so that all property passes between husband and wife or civi... Read >
Author: David Harland24th June 2008
The inheritance tax was invented by the emperor Augustus as a means to raise money for soldier’s pensions and has been used ever since to redistribute wealth in the west.
When placing a value on a deceased person's estate all assets are included. Thi... Read >
Author: petter gomes12th June 2008
Income and expenses must be balanced. You must spend according to your income. Sometimes it happens that we loose the track of our income and expenses. This should not happen with you. Your money should never loose its direction. You must take investment ... Read >
Author: Anton Kadin09th June 2008
Welcome to the holiday Island of Cyprus, the weather forecast is hot. If you looking to invest your money in Cyprus, a beach villa is the ideal place to buy. Cyprus property for sale has an eclectic mix of property and a Cyprus beach villa is highly sough... Read >
Author: Kate Smith05th June 2008
Are you looking for an extended holiday or wishing to relocate? A villa to rent in Cyprus long term is a great place to take advantage of great rental prices and with flights to Cyprus or UK (it works both ways) coming down due competition amongst the a... Read >
Author: Kate Smith23rd May 2008
Just 5 hours flight time a world a part, Egypt is a place like no other. Complete with ancient history, mesmerising cities and stunning beaches on the Red Sea, Egypt is a paradise for people looking to purchase an overseas property in a paradise where the... Read >
Author: sharon23rd May 2008
Just 5 hours flight time a world a part, Egypt is a place like no other. Complete with ancient history, mesmerising cities and stunning beaches on the Red Sea, Egypt is a paradise for people looking to purchase an overseas property in a paradise where the... Read >
Author: sharon15th May 2008
A wise financial decision is necessary for a high net worth individual or a company. It helps so that cash flow can be increased and expenses and liabilities can be reduced. Although this is not an easy task but you can take help from a wealth management ... Read >
Author: Anton Kadin08th May 2008
Many issues of finance are very important which need good knowledge and expertise in these matters. But most of the times many financial terms are not more than jargons for us although they are very beneficial. Now, you can opt for financial planning serv... Read >
Author: Anton Kadin08th May 2008
Many issues of finance are very important which need good knowledge and expertise in these matters. But most of the times many financial terms are not more than jargons for us although they are very beneficial. Now, you can opt for financial planning serv... Read >
Author: Anton Kadin08th May 2008
If you are high net-worth individual or a company which involves high financial transactions for day to day business then you must be facing difficulties in managing your wealth. Now, you can opt for the services of a wealth management company for curbing... Read >
Author: Anton Kadin08th May 2008
If you are high net-worth individual or a company which involves high financial transactions for day to day business then you must be facing difficulties in managing your wealth. Now, you can opt for the services of a wealth management company for curbing... Read >
Author: Anton Kadin01st May 2008
Sometimes financial matters become very cluttered and it becomes very difficult to manage it, specially if you are a high net worth individual or if you are running your company. Your different elements of finances must be weaved so that it can provide be... Read >
Author: Anton Kadin28th April 2008
If you want to have a robust finance then for that you may have to do a lot of financial homeworks. Management of wealth is not an easy task but a wealth management company can provide assistance in that. Nowadays, the financial market is full of saving o... Read >
Author: Anton Kadin28th April 2008
Everything about finance is right as long as you are taking right decisions but a single bad financial decision can result in bad implications. And lack of knowledge is one of the major reasons of any bad decision. So, you must get knowledge and a good fi... Read >
Author: Anton Kadin28th April 2008
Despite a large number of people in the U.K feeling a strain in the current financial climate, 83% of British people have admitted to making no effort to reduce their tax burden, according to a report from TaxAction. Despite inheritance tax being named ... Read >
Author: mpressman25th April 2008
The Government in general and Gordon Brown in particular have done well out of the housing boom over the past decade. Stealth taxation via stamp duty and inheritance tax have enabled them to increase public spending faster than the economy has grown, whil... Read >
Author: CRMWorks16th April 2008
People need a robust financial plan so that wealth can be manged efficiently and in turn wealth management involves a tight financial planning. Both are inter-dependent and it can be done by utilizing different financial elements like personal banking, as... Read >
Author: Anton Kadin16th April 2008
People need a robust financial plan so that wealth can be manged efficiently and in turn wealth management involves a tight financial planning. Both are inter-dependent and it can be done by utilizing different financial elements like personal banking, as... Read >
Author: Anton Kadin16th April 2008
Making a will isn’t on anyone’s top ten lists of enjoyable things to do at the weekend. But it’s a necessary task if we want to make sure the right things go to the right people when we die.
Not everyone will have a complicated will – some p... Read >
Author: Andrew Regan13th April 2008
When it comes to making money, you would be utilizing your professional knowledge and experience to convert that knowledge into money. But when it comes to investment then you would be feeling a strange insecurity. You might be getting confused as where t... Read >
Author: Anton Kadin09th April 2008
As Benjamin Franklin famously said, “in this world nothing is certain but death and taxes.” We are all used to giving part of our hard-earned money to the government, but you will be surprised at all the different ways we pay to the different levels o... Read >
Author: Roni Deutch08th April 2008
Planning of finances is necessary and it is very tough sometimes. It’s really difficult to determine the financial goals and objective as we can never say what we may need tomorrow. It takes good knowledge and sometimes risk-taking ability also to take ... Read >
Author: Anton Kadin08th April 2008
Everyone wants to have a robust finance but it is not as easy as it seems. The market is full of saving options, insurance plans, investment options and other such financial instruments and tools. But, to choose some plans among numerous plans is difficul... Read >
Author: Anton Kadin07th April 2008
Wealth management involves financial planning by utilizing different financial elements like personal banking, real estate planning, asset management, legal resources and investment resources. A wealth management company works with the help of certain fin... Read >
Author: Anton Kadin04th April 2008
Here are some key facts relating to the purchase of investment property in Dubai.
Capital Appreciation
Dubai
properties have risen by more than 20% in the past 2 years – Dubai property is still set to see estimated growth in excess of 12% per annu... Read >
Author: jennyhicks03rd April 2008
Many clients have accumulated substantial funds within ISAs and PEPs over the past 10 years and enjoyed significant tax breaks in the process.
It's not unusual to see clients with capital in PEPs and ISAs in excess of £200,000 enjoying the freedom to ... Read >
Author: Ray Prince03rd April 2008
Really, finance is one aspect of our life which must be taken care of and which must be managed efficiently. Only present financial condition is not important but your future financial condition should also be robust. This is essential for living a peacef... Read >
Author: Anton Kadin02nd April 2008
Britons are wasting billions of pounds in unnecessary tax payments, a new set of research shows.
In the latest TaxAction study carried out by Unbiased it was revealed that over the course of this year a total of 9.3 billion pounds will be frittered awa... Read >
Author: ARouse25th March 2008
We have many clients who have either bought in Spain or the Balearics, or are thinking about doing so.
In the past few years, there have been some changes in how the Spanish government tax those who are UK based and have a Spanish property, although wi... Read >
Author: Ray Prince14th March 2008
Net Lawman, the largest provider of online legal documents provides comprehensive wills documents and pre paid legal advice for one tenth the cost of traditional solicitors, allowing clients to administer their estate and worldly possessions with simplici... Read >
Author: Andrew Taylor11th February 2008
One of the many attractive Bermuda financial services available is the Bermuda Tax Exempt Company. Such a company is not subject to tax on profits, income, capital gains, or appreciations. No estate duty or inheritance tax is payable on shares debentures ... Read >
Author: Matt Earle18th January 2008
With a lead of twelve points in recent opinion poll findings, the British Tory Party is producing policy reviews that could be adopted for their manifesto - and should they win ultimately become part of a new administration's legislative programme.
One... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer14th January 2008
Since Alistair Darling's Pre-Budget Speech on October 9 2007, there have been a number of reports in the press stating that will planning using the nil-rate band of the first of a married couple to die will no longer be necessary as you can now transfer t... Read >
Author: Ray Prince05th November 2007
Once you have chosen your French property:Probably after many hours of deliberation and over many fine French courses you will want to know exactly what the French buying process is so that there are no nasty surprises round the corner and so you can plan... Read >
Author: Nick02nd November 2007
In the next few paragraphs, we will explore new ideas and thoughts that may help you achieve your goal and decide what is best for you.1. Find out if the nature of conceal you basic will draw Tax Relief.About 50 % of new life insurance policies now sold, ... Read >
Author: Micheal Rama17th August 2007
Originally devised as a tax on the super-rich, inheritance tax (IHT) is threatening more and more ordinary households in the UK. Indeed, over the last five years the estimated revenue from this tax has increased by 50% to annually yield £3billion into th... Read >
Author: Adam Singleton08th August 2007
Be warned - The Legal situation in France regarding property ownership is very different to that in the United Kingdom. French succession law and is its provisions may come as a surprise to English buyers who are used to the idea of leaving property via w... Read >
Author: Mark Russell17th July 2007
Requests for residency in the European tax haven of Andorra has increased significantly in recent years, as rival tax haven Monaco has seen her property prices rise significantly.
And while property prices in Andorra have increased significantly as wel... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer11th July 2007
More demand for residency in the European tax haven of Andorra has increased significantly in recent years, as rival tax haven Monaco has seen her property prices rise significantly.
And while property prices in Andorra have increased significantly as ... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer03rd July 2007
European Tax haven Andorra's government has introduced Capital Gains Tax in a move that has surprised many in the tax industry.
Andorra is a well known European tax haven, and residents benefit from a zero rated income tax and inheritance tax.
The r... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer30th May 2007
Inheritance tax in the UK is payable when a large valued estate is handed over to a person, persons or business entity. Inheritance tax is usually due, or will potentially be due, when a person dies. There are also other occasions when it could be due, su... Read >
Author: David Sprake30th May 2007
Strategically situated with both Atlantic and Mediterranean coastlines, Morocco stayed independent for centuries while developing a rich culture blended from Arab, Berber, European and African influences. Today one of the fastest growing economy in Africa... Read >
Author: Nicolas Mekchoudi26th January 2007
With recent increases in property prices in Spain, especially on the popular
Costas, many expats now find themselves asset rich but with additional the cost
of living rises, possibly poor in the pocket. In addition these property price
increases can be... Read >
Author: Ruth Polak20th November 2006
Today we read about a large number of people from a variety of different countries going offshore. By going offshore we mean opening offshore bank accounts, forming offshore companies and offshore foundations in tax haven countries. Some are even opening ... Read >
Author: Ronald Edwards18th November 2006
Riveria tax haven Monaco's property inflation could rise steeply in the next couple of years, and Europe's favourite tax haven could be out of reach for some millionaires, according to a Monte Carlo travel guide.
Differing surveys recently have all bee... Read >
Author: Roger Munns15th November 2006
Buying a vacation property has become more than just trendy ? it has become an important part of anyone's financial portfolio. People from Western countries are increasingly snapping up vacation properties in the Caribbean, the Mediterranean, and other c... Read >
Author: David Leonhardt20th October 2006
What does the term “inter-generational mortgage” mean to you? If you’re not up to date, then read on for more information on this revolutionary move.
It seems that there is a distinct possibility that lifetime interest only mortgages, which we co... Read >
Author: michael challiner27th September 2006
The recently over 60's are the post-war baby boomers. Their insurance needs are very different from that of a young family or someone just starting out in their first job.
A typical 60 something couple will have raised their family, finished paying off... Read >
Author: michael challiner31st August 2006
The Importance of Making a Will
A valid will is one of the most important documents you could ever put your signature to, as the consequences of failing to make a will before you die can have far-reaching effects on the people you care about most. Des... Read >
Author: Janine Byrne07th August 2006
It seems to be a little known fact that in the last budget, legislation was introduced which has created a tax loophole on a certain type of life insurance. We gather that early indications point to the fact that, for 50% of people, the most economical so... Read >
Author: michael challiner28th July 2006
Life insurance is a financial product that few of us like to think about. We would all like to believe that we are going to live forever, however there comes a point when reality needs to step in and plans are made for the inevitable.
Life insur... Read >
Author: sam lowe17th July 2006
Grandchildren to the Rescue in Equity Release Alternative
An 'asset' rich but 'cash' poor widow has turned to her grandson in a new take on the option of equity release.
Joan Simpson is an 84 year old widow who lives in a house worth close to 500 000... Read >
Author: Simone Robinson28th June 2006
Making a Will in the UK
Making a Will is one of the most important things you will ever do. It is important to make a will whether or not you you have many assets or money.
The main reasons why it is so important to Make a Will are:-
1. If you... Read >
Author: Melinda Rogers09th June 2006
Sussex Farmland in the UK are being targeted by the new breed of investors, fuelling demand and raising land prices, according to the rural land survey published last November by RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors).
The average price of a S... Read >
Author: Ben Rodrigues30th April 2006
Why Do You Need a Will?
Are you going to provide for your family as you would wish
do you want everything to be decided by the rules of intestacy?(see our rules of Intestacy email, above)
Is your husband or wife going to have to sell the family hom... Read >
Author: Neil Mercer17th March 2006
A SIPP is a type of Pension which provides you a tax efficient way in which you can invest funds to build a regular income and a tax free lump sum amount when you reach an age above 50.
SIPP is different from traditional pension plans as it provides M... Read >
Author: Judith Earl20th February 2006
Malta, the beautiful Mediterranean island that basks in up to 300 days of sunshine a year is proving more and more popular with those in search of a low tax country with an attractive property market.
The fact that the island is such a popular choice... Read >
Author: Rhiannon Williamson13th January 2006
Reduce inheritance taxes by giving gifts!
The inheritance tax is the same thing as the estate tax in the United States, but with a different name depending on the country that you are talking about. The inheritance tax is a tax that is supposed to be l... Read >
Author: Jakob Jelling09th November 2005
Taxes on wealth or simply wealth tax is the tax levied on the value of wealth owned by a person. As the term 'wealth' carries with it a broader meaning, generally capital transfer taxes (which include inheritance tax and gift tax), property tax, and capit... Read >
Author: Jakob Jelling02nd November 2005
It's simple, always have your Life Insurance policy "Written in Trust". This may sound technical but it is easy to understand and it's so easy to organise.
"Written in Trust" ensures that in the event of a claim, the policy will pay directly to the bene... Read >
Author: michael challiner27th October 2005
More and more people are buying life insurance online and the numbers seem to be doubling every two years. The reasons are clear. Prices are lower on the Internet and life insurance is fundamentally a simple insurance product.
Despite the underly... Read >
Author: michael challiner31st August 2005
If you have yet to consider taking out any life insurance, don't worry there's plenty of information out there including consumer organisations such as which? and moneynet. Start with some simple, easy questions such as:
* Would my dependents need a... Read >
Author: Rachel Lane24th August 2005
Contemplating what may happen to your wife (or husband) and children if you die is not likely to be a thought you wish to contemplate. However, avoiding the issue may make life more difficult for your family after your death.
Life insurance looks set ... Read >
Author: Rachel Lane
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