Estate planning guides
Guides to getting your affairs in order
Clear, jargon-free guidance on wills, trusts, tax and powers of attorney — written for people making decisions in the UK.
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What is estate planning?
The building blocks of getting your affairs in order in the UK — wills, probate, tax and powers of attorney, explained without the jargon.
Read guide 7 min readWills vs trusts: which do you need?
They do different jobs. A clear comparison of wills and trusts under UK law — and when you might want both.
Read guide 7 min readHow to choose a will writer
Will writing is largely unregulated in England and Wales. Here is how to find someone qualified, insured and trustworthy.
Read guide 8 min readInheritance tax explained
Who pays it, the thresholds, the reliefs, and the seven-year rule on gifts — UK inheritance tax in plain English.
Read guide 7 min readLasting power of attorney explained
The document that lets someone you trust act for you if you can't. The two LPA types, costs and how to set one up.
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