When you're in a committed relationship but not married, it’s easy to assume that your partner would automatically inherit your assets if something were to happen to you. Unfortunately, there... read more →
The administration of lasting powers of attorney (LPA) is on its way to becoming fully online. In an ideal world, you should have an LPA (or its Scottish or Northern... read more →
“Get a will and keep it up to date” is advice that often appears in the personal finance pages and elsewhere. A recent lapse in concentration from the Ministry of... read more →
If an English or Welsh domiciled person dies without leaving a will, the amount that a surviving spouse or civil partner can inherit as a statutory legacy under the intestacy... read more →
While the majority of the 2023/24 tax rates were released in the autumn, some changes involved unwinding the announcements of Mr Hunt’s predecessor. With inflation and cost of living concerns... read more →
After presenting a Budget-in-all-but name with the Autumn Statement, the Spring Budget 2023 was delivered against the backdrop of a day of widespread industrial action. The run-up to the event... read more →
CrossFit Rotherham is gearing up for an incredible fundraising challenge to support a family in need. 18-month-old Lake is suffering from a rare brain tumour and severe epilepsy, and his... read more →
Depending on the size of the estate, Inheritance Tax (or IHT for short) is a tax that can become payable on the value of an estate when a person dies.... read more →
As we wrap up a memorable 2021 here at SMH, we’d like to take the opportunity to thank our clients and contacts, and wish them all the very best for... read more →
The amount of inheritance tax (IHT) collected by HMRC over the past year reached a record £6 billion, some £1 billion more than the previous 12 months. This increase comes... read more →
